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Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’

The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.

By Courtney Albon

9 days ago

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson

3 weeks ago

Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

What’s wrong with Trump accepting a 747 from Qatar? Everything.

The Qatari gift amounts to a flying palace rather than a flying White House meant for vital work, argues former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

By Frank Kendall

4 weeks ago

Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visit

Like Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.

4 weeks ago

Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump

Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago