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Trump to take Qatari jet on another overseas trip despite questions about its security
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The Qatari jet is estimated to be worth around $400 million and is a luxury Boeing jet. Details about the jet's security capabilities are mixed, with some sources indicating it lacks the same safety features as the older Air Force One, while another source says it has many of the same features.
President Donald Trump plans to use a Qatari-gifted jet as Air Force One for an upcoming trip to Ireland. This jet was previously used for a trip to Turkey, after which the president secretly left the country on a different plane due to security concerns. The Qatari jet is estimated to be worth around $400 million and is a luxury Boeing jet.
Details about the jet's security capabilities are mixed, with some sources indicating it lacks the same safety features as the older Air Force One, while another source says it has many of the same features.
Further information about the president's travel plans and the jet's security is available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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