Bullstory
Jul 8, 2026

Trump, new Air Force One1old aircraft to the UK instead, Qatar jet put on hold

President Donald Trump said 7month 8day that he would use the existing older Air Force One 1aircraft instead of the newly introduced Air Force One 1aircraft for his visit to the UK. The new aircraft will be sent to the UK but will not be used by him directly, while the official jet prepared by Qatar was excluded from this flight.


Trump, new Air Force One1old aircraft to the UK instead, Qatar jet put on hold

President Donald Trump announced 7month 8day that he would use the existing older Air Force One 1aircraft instead of the newly introduced Air Force One 1aircraft for his visit to the UK. The announcement changed plans for the new aircraft to enter service immediately, and the official jet prepared by Qatar was excluded at the scene.

Trump said that he also planned to send the new aircraft to the UK. However, he said that he would not board the new aircraft himself.

The Qatar jet, initially mentioned as an alternative means of transport, was left off the flight list. No further explanation was given regarding the role assigned to the Qatar jet.

The announcement timing is 7month 8day, and locally it was reported as a sudden change differing from the advance notice. The U.S. administration and military authorities said they are coordinating flight operations and security preparations.

The specific reason for putting the use of the new aircraft on hold has not been disclosed. If an additional announcement is issued, it is expected to be reflected in the official schedule.

The information disclosed so far consists of President Trump’s own announcement and the U.S. administration’s preparations for flight operations. Further announcements from the relevant authorities are expected to follow.

Sources: Reuters,Investing.com News

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