{"id":2622488,"date":"2026-07-01T21:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-takes-first-flight-on-new-air-force-one-nobodys-ever-seen-anything-like-it\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T21:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:18:50","slug":"trump-takes-first-flight-on-new-air-force-one-nobodys-ever-seen-anything-like-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-takes-first-flight-on-new-air-force-one-nobodys-ever-seen-anything-like-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Takes First Flight on New Air Force One: &#8216;Nobody&#8217;s Ever Seen Anything Like It&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-takes-first-flight-on-new-air-force-one-nobodys-ever-seen-anything-like-it%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2622488&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump recently traveled on the new Air Force One for the first time, heading to North Dakota to attend the opening of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library. He praised the aircraft as possibly the greatest commercial plane ever built,emphasizing its advanced features,security,and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >modern design tailored<\/a> for the presidency. The new plane, a Boeing 747-8, replaces the aging Air Force One and was reportedly gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government, a gesture Trump viewed positively, noting that it benefits the department of Defense. During the trip, Trump also participated in a traditional American-style &#8220;whistle stop&#8221; train tour and was escorted by the Rough Riders to the library opening. In his speech,he highlighted American history,heroism,and patriotism,commemorating the nation\u2019s achievements over 250 years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-musk-shake-hands-during-charlie-kirks-memorial-in-arizona\/\" title=\"Trump and Musk shake hands during Charlie Kirk&#039;s memorial in Arizona\">event included speeches<\/a>,visuals,and a display of patriotic pride,celebrating American legacy and leadership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump took his maiden voyage on the new Air Force One on Tuesday, traveling to North Dakota for the opening of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be the first flight of what I think is maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built. I said to Boeing, \u2018What\u2019s the best one?\u2019 and they said, \u201cThis is the best plane ever built,\u2019\u201d Trump told reporters at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/air-force-one-forced-turn-around-make-unscheduled-landing-trumps-trip-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Base Andrews<\/a> outside Washington, D.C., before boarding the plane.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey just completed it. They made it appropriate for a president. That means security and all of the different bells and whistles they put on. Very complex stuff. But it\u2019s really quite something,\u201d Trump added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a plane that the United States of America should have. Our Air Force One was 35, 36 years old. It would be parked next to the new ones like this, and it really didn\u2019t look appropriate for our country,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>The new plane is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/news\/your-military\/2026\/06\/30\/in-a-first-trump-will-travel-aboard-qatari-donated-air-force-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">747-8 luxury aircraft<\/a>, which is replacing the military-grade 747-2, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-air-force-one-new-plane-qatar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re very proud of this. The country is very proud of it,\u201d Trump said of the new plane.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cThis will be the first flight of what I think is maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/POTUS?\">@POTUS<\/a> as he departs for the opening of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a plane that the United States of America should have. Our Air Force One was 36\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zd9EG3RyD0\">pic.twitter.com\/zd9EG3RyD0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2072299365197091192?\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In May 2025, Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-looks-signing-executive-order-roast-abc-fake-news-reporter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> that the Qatari government planned to gift the plane to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The president was pressed at the time if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-moves-personnel-largest-middle-east-base-trump-weighs-iran-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qatar<\/a> expected anything in return for the $400 million aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Trump first noted that new Air Force Ones, first contracted during the Obama administration, are way behind schedule. CBS reported that they are expected to be delivered in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a while before we get them,\u201d the president <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-looks-signing-executive-order-roast-abc-fake-news-reporter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said,<\/a> and Qatar knew about the situation and wanted to do a \u201cnice gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ABC: \u201cWhat do you say to people who view that luxury jet as a personal gift to you?\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/POTUS?\">@POTUS<\/a>: \u201cYou\u2019re ABC Fake News right?\u2026 You should be embarrassed asking that question. They\u2019re giving us a free jet. I could say no\u2026 I want to pay you $1B\u2026 Or I could say thank you.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q22i73Asle\">pic.twitter.com\/Q22i73Asle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1921943864518070776?\">May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI could be a stupid person and say, \u2018Oh no. We don\u2019t want a free plane.\u2019 We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-trump-looks-up-from-signing-executive-order-to-roast-abc-fake-news-reporter\/\" title=\"Watch: Trump Looks Up from Signing Executive Order to Roast &#039;ABC Fake News&#039; Reporter\">give free things<\/a> out. We\u2019ll take one, too,\u201d Trump said, elaborating that the U.S. provides security for Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>He further argued that the maintenance costs involved with keeping the current Air Force Ones flying are \u201castronomical.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump summarized, \u201cI think it\u2019s a great gesture from Qatar. I appreciate it very much. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not a gift to me. It\u2019s a gift to the Department of Defense,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>Trump then said the plane will eventually be decommissioned and become part of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-video-eric-trump-releases-breathtaking-video-trump-presidential-library-will-look-like-puts-obamas-shame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">presidential library<\/a>, similar to an Air Force One flown during Ronald Reagan\u2019s administration, which is now in his library.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year, took off Wednesday morning, marking President Trump\u2019s first trip aboard the plane as he travels to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0UUnoS1xHR\">pic.twitter.com\/0UUnoS1xHR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBSNews\/status\/2072338043952894257?\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While in Medora, North Dakota, for the Teddy Roosevelt Library opening, Trump also traveled by train and presidential limo to get to the site \u2014 giving new meaning to planes, trains, and automobiles.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 JUST NOW: President Trump has EMERGED from the Freedom Train in North Dakota, to LOUD cheers of \u201cUSA! USA!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This \u201cwhistle stop\u201d tour is EXACTLY what Teddy Roosevelt used to do back in the day.<\/p>\n<p>True Americana right here! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kGaI1tMgF0\">https:\/\/t.co\/kGaI1tMgF0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nHpf1Tmia0\">pic.twitter.com\/nHpf1Tmia0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nicksortor\/status\/2072374778942386194?\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A troop of Rough Riders on horseback accompanied the presidential motorcade to the Teddy Roosevelt Library.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">President Trump gets an escort by the Rough Riders to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T983Ef4Evk\">pic.twitter.com\/T983Ef4Evk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/2072378574875554080?\">July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony, Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2072414435898224770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>, \u201cAs we enter the 250th year, Americans must never forget we are a historic and heroic people, with a heroic spirit and a heroic purpose. 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