President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One on June 19, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The aircraft, a converted jumbo jet previously owned by Qatar, features a navy blue underbelly and a red stripe, departing from the traditional robin's egg blue design. Trump stated that the plane has been transformed into a luxurious flying White House and confirmed plans to use it for upcoming international trips, including the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The Qatari jet serves as a temporary presidential aircraft until new planes ordered from Boeing are delivered, which is expected in 2028. The Air Force confirmed that the aircraft meets stringent security requirements and has undergone significant modifications. Trump noted that the design of the new Air Force One reflects his preferences, and he mentioned that the older planes will remain in service until the new jets are operational. The Air Force also indicated that the current VC-25A planes will not be retired immediately and will be used as needed alongside the new aircraft.