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flag The U.S. Air Force is retrofitting a Qatari-owned 747 for potential use as Air Force One, sparking bipartisan concerns over security.

flag The U.S. Air Force has begun modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for executive airlift support, potentially serving as a future Air Force One. flag President Trump has expressed interest in using the aircraft, though the Air Force has not confirmed it will replace the current fleet. flag The retrofitting process, involving multiple agencies including the Secret Service, CIA, and NSA, will cost less than $400 million and take several months to two years. flag The project, which requires a near-total rebuild, has drawn bipartisan criticism over espionage and surveillance risks due to the plane’s foreign origin.

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