Boeing's business has been beset by issues and disrupted by Trump's trade war with China, which stopped accepting plane deliveries in response to U.S. tariffs.

The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks.

ABC News reported on Sunday that Trump was ready to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar to be used as Air Force One. The report was met with swift backlash from liberals and even some MAGA loyalists, with many calling the gift a “bribe.”

For FY25, Qatar Airways broke out its duty-free goods and beverages revenue, which reached QAR3.56 billion ($977.2 million). All of it is likely to be derived from QDF, but the retailer did not confirm this at the time of writing.

Aboard Air Force One, Trump lamented to Fox News host Sean Hannity of the U.S. government plane's comparative old age of 40 years and lackluster appearance next to Qatar's, Saudi Arabia's and the United Arab Emirates' "brand new Boeing 747s."

Qatar Airways reported record $2.1 billion profits for the 2024 fiscal year, boosted by fleet expansion and strategic partnerships, amid high demand for luxury Gulf carriers.

Bilt, the housing and neighborhood commerce network that transforms spend into rewards and benefits, announced today a new partnership with Qatar Airways, named the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax for an unprecedented eight times.