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President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
By Seung Min Kim and Manuel Balce Ceneta | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 19, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.
The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin’s egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly ...
Key takeaway “The workmanship of this plane is, when you see it, you won’t believe it,” Trump said from inside the massive Andrews Air Force Base hangar, as a couple hundred assembled Air Force personnel looked on.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The unveiling of the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet, may seem like a distant event, but its implications can be felt in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a major hub for aviation and defense industries, the region is home to numerous companies that provide services and equipment to the US military and government agencies. The security modifications to the Qatari jet, which are expected to cost less than $400 million, may create opportunities for local businesses that specialize in aerospace and defense contracting. Additionally, the new color scheme of the presidential airplane, which will also be used on other government jets, may influence the design of other aircraft manufactured or modified in the region. As the new Air Force One begins its service, Trophy Club residents can take pride in the area's contribution to the nation's aviation and defense capabilities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft.
The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin’s egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly ...
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