A donated, refurbished Boeing 747-8 from Qatar may become Air Force One by summer 2026.

A Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8, being refurbished for presidential use, is expected to be delivered to President Trump by summer 2026, according to the U.S. Air Force. The aircraft, which will undergo security and communications upgrades, may serve as a temporary replacement for aging Air Force One jets facing reliability issues. While the official replacement program remains delayed until 2027–2028, the donation aims to improve presidential travel readiness. The plane’s delivery follows a recent flight cancellation due to an electrical fault. The project has drawn scrutiny over ethics and security, though White House officials say it enhances operational capability.