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IN PHOTOS : Trump takes first flight aboard Qatar-donated Air Force One

Updated On: 02 July, 2026 01:08 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

US President Donald Trump took his first flight aboard a newly upgraded Boeing 747 donated by Qatar's royal family to the US Air Force. Estimated to be worth USD 400 million, the aircraft has drawn attention for its luxury features as well as the legal, ethical and national security questions surrounding the donation. Take a look at the images from Trump's maiden journey on the new Air Force One. (PICS/AFP)

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to boards Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport (PICS/AFP)
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to boards Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport (PICS/AFP)
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US President Donald Trump gestures toward reporters after disembarking from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on July 1, 2026. Trump is returning from North Dakota after attending the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. This is his first trip aboard the Boeing 747-8 that Qatar gifted the United States to use for executive travel.

US President Donald Trump gestures toward reporters after disembarking from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on July 1, 2026. Trump is returning from North Dakota after attending the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. This is his first trip aboard the Boeing 747-8 that Qatar gifted the United States to use for executive travel.

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President Donald Trump returns a salute as he disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump returns a salute as he disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews

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 Trump shown walking towards Air Force One to board it as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport

 Trump shown walking towards Air Force One to board it as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport

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President Donald Trump walks toward Air Force One at Bismarck Municipal Airport before departing North Dakota

President Donald Trump walks toward Air Force One at Bismarck Municipal Airport before departing North Dakota

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US President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson disembark from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews.

US President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson disembark from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews.

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US President Donald Trump stands beside the newly upgraded Boeing 747 at Bismarck Municipal Airport in North Dakota

US President Donald Trump stands beside the newly upgraded Boeing 747 at Bismarck Municipal Airport in North Dakota

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Donald Trump Jr. (R) and his wife Bettina Anderson stand on the tarmac of Bismarck Municipal Airport before boarding Air Force One as they travel with US President Donald Trump to Bismarck

Donald Trump Jr. (R) and his wife Bettina Anderson stand on the tarmac of Bismarck Municipal Airport before boarding Air Force One as they travel with US President Donald Trump to Bismarck

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US President Donald Trump returns from North Dakota after attending the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

US President Donald Trump returns from North Dakota after attending the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

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US President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he boards Air Force One before departing Bismarck Municipal Airport in North Dakota

US President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he boards Air Force One before departing Bismarck Municipal Airport in North Dakota

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Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews with Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson and Eric Trump after his North Dakota visit.

Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews with Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson and Eric Trump after his North Dakota visit.

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