Trump says Qatar-gifted Air Force One will be taken out of service for upgrades

US President Donald Trump announced that the Boeing 747-8 aircraft, a gift from Qatar, will undergo temporary removal from service to facilitate necessary upgrades. This decision follows previous statements regarding the aircraft’s condition and its intended use within the United States Air Force One fleet. The specific timeline for these upgrades remains unspecified at this time, but the priority is ensuring operational readiness. Officials confirmed that the aircraft was initially delivered as a donation from Qatar Airways. Further details concerning the scope of the planned improvements are expected to be released in the coming weeks.