President Donald Trump confirmed that the newly acquired Air Force One — a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar — will be temporarily taken out of service for security upgrades, including advanced anti-missile defense systems. The announcement comes shortly after Trump flew an older Air Force One model home from the NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey.
Trump: Qatar-donated Air Force One taken offline for ‘Maxed Out’ security upgrades
Lillian Mann
Jul 21, 2026 | 12:31 PM



