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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he exits Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, after attending the World Cup final soccer match, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
July 20, 2026, 9:59 am
Trump says new Air Force One to be upgraded after security concerns
US president announces Qatari-donated jet will undergo work following reports that it lacks missile-defense capabilities
By Agencies
Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. (Abdullah Güçlü, Pool Photo via AP)
July 11, 2026, 6:08 pm
Trump admin subpoenas NYT journalists over report on Air Force One security concerns
Newspaper says some reporters served at their homes, ordered to testify before court over report Trump urged to use older plane because new jet lacks security features
By ASHRAF KHALIL and Will Weissert
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in flight on Air Force One after landing at US Air Force Base at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, Eastern England, July 8, 2026. (AP/Alex Brandon)
July 10, 2026, 10:55 am
Israel reportedly warned US that Iran devised a new plot to assassinate Trump
WSJ says Israeli intelligence indicated new plan in development; US officials tell Channel 12 warning was more general, appeared to be attempt to smooth ties between Trump, Netanyahu
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
The newly designated Air Force One is ready as US President Donald Trump arrives to board, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
July 2, 2026, 8:23 am
‘Excited’ Trump inaugurates Qatar-gifted Air Force One with first flight
US president, who has long sought to replace current aging fleet, lauds aircraft, but critics say that beyond ethical concerns, plane may lack sufficient security for long flights
By Agencies
US President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
June 20, 2026, 2:09 am
Trump unveils the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar
US leader touts ‘a flying White House at a level of luxury that nobody has ever seen before’
By Seung Min Kim and MANUEL BALCE CENETA
President Donald Trump, center, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, left, and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani aboard Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, October 25, 2025. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
October 26, 2025, 2:46 am
Trump says Hamas withholding bodies of hostages, warns he’s watching ‘very closely’
US president hosts Qatar’s leaders on Air Force One, says Gulf state could send troops to Gaza; in response to warning, Hamas leader pledges expanded search for bodies
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
FILE: This handout picture provided by the UAE Presidential Court shows the Qatar Amiri Flight Boeing 747-8 aircraft carrying Qatar's Emir upon landing at Abu Dhabi's Presidential Airport on November 9, 2023. (Abdulla AL-BEDWAWI / UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / AFP)
May 21, 2025, 10:33 pm
US accepts $400 million Qatari luxury jet gift for use as Trump’s new Air Force One
Pentagon confirms handover, says ‘will work to ensure proper security measures’ with Air Force, amid opposition from Democrats, legal experts
By Phil Stewart and David Shepardson
US President Donald Trump welcomes Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the White House, July 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
May 12, 2025, 5:09 am
Trump defends prospect of Qatar potentially gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
After report says Doha is planning to hand US president luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet on his upcoming visit, administration officials said preparing to legally defend move
By Zeke Miller and Will Weissert
The 'Wing of Zion,' the Israeli version of Air Force One, is seen above Ben Gurion Airport, on its first test flight, November 3, 2019. (Yoav Weiss/Israel Aerospace Industries)
September 4, 2023, 4:26 pm
Long-delayed ‘Israeli Air Force One’ set to finally become operational in November
Years in the making, ‘Wing of Zion’ plane expected to bring Israeli delegation to Dubai climate conference, after controversial jet was mothballed by Bennett last year
By Carrie Keller-Lynn and ToI Staff
The 'Wing of Zion,' the Israeli version of Air Force One, is seen above Ben Gurion Airport, on its first test flight, November 3, 2019. (Yoav Weiss/Israel Aerospace Industries)
November 18, 2022, 9:35 pm
Netanyahu set to bring Israel’s version of Air Force One out of mothballs, into use
NIS 750 million ‘Wing of Zion’ was being scrapped by Lapid, had prompted heavy public and government criticism for its high cost, has never transported a PM or president
By ToI Staff
The 'Wing of Zion,' the Israeli version of Air Force One, is seen above Ben Gurion Airport, on its first test flight, November 3, 2019. (Yoav Weiss/Israel Aerospace Industries)
May 25, 2022, 6:19 pm
Israel’s Air Force One being mothballed before even making first operational flight
The NIS 750 million ‘Wing of Zion,’ which took years to complete, has never transported a prime minister and has been the subject of intense public and government criticism
By ToI Staff
US President Joe Biden holds onto the hand rail as he stumbles while boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, March 19, 2021. Biden is en route to Georgia. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
March 20, 2021, 3:06 am
Donald Trump Jr. mocks Biden tumble, accuses him of having dementia
Jr. posts video that makes it look like president fell on stairs to Air Force One after being hit by golf ball driven by Trump
By ToI Staff and AFP
US President Joe Biden stumbles while walking up the steps to Air Force One, March 19, 2021 (video screenshot)
March 19, 2021, 7:04 pm
Biden stumbles several times while boarding Air Force One
The US president recovers, pauses and brushes off his pants before heading up to the top of the airstairs
By AFP
The 'Wing of Zion,' the Israeli version of Air Force One, is seen above Ben Gurion Airport, on its first test flight, November 3, 2019. (Yoav Weiss/Israel Aerospace Industries)
November 3, 2019, 7:21 pm
‘Wing of Zion,’ prime minister’s new plane, completes maiden test flight
Jet’s main systems ‘worked as normal,’ reports Israel Aerospace Industries, after successful four-hour trial in the sky; brakes had malfunctioned last week
By ToI Staff
The prime minister's plane, a Boeing 767, the Israeli version of Air Force One, seen on its first flight test above Tel Aviv on November 3, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 3, 2019, 1:17 pm
Israeli Air Force One takes off on 1st test flight
Boeing 767, reworked to become country’s first plane designed to transport its leaders, recovers from last week’s brake malfunction
By ToI Staff
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