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Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747
New craft, called VC-25B Bridge, had provoked protest since $400m jet wildly exceeds limit on unsolicited gifts Donald Trump unveiled the new, temporary Air Force One at a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, a day after…
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The unveiling of a new Air Force One, dubbed the VC-25B Bridge, has taken place at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. This temporary aircraft is a converted Qatari 747, valued at $400m. The new jet features a distinctive red, white, dark blue, and gold livery. It was gifted to the US by Qatar, sparking controversy due to its high value exceeding the $50 limit on unsolicited gifts from the same source in a single calendar year. The introduction of the VC-25B Bridge marks the end of an era for the Boeing 747s that have been used to transport presidents for over 30 years.
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