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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

2 hours ago

Marine unit conducts ‘first of its kind’ exercise to sense and target

The exercise extended communications, reconnaissance and targeting across wide swaths of the Pacific region.

2 days 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

5 days 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.

7 days 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

7 days ago

Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster

Upgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.

By Stephen Losey

9 days ago

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