Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force 1
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Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
The United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to find a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One to transport President Donald Trump,
President Donald Trump is planning to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, despite the move drawing bipartisan criticism.
Doha visit, Trump praised Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim, while fighter jets escorted his plane, fuelling his vision for a grander ride.
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