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Trump Brings Old Air Force One Out of Retirement Leaving Turkey

Independent Journal Review

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July 8, 2026

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Trump Brings Old Air Force One Out of Retirement Leaving Turkey

Some are speculating if safety was a concern as President Donald Trump, left Turkey aboard the previous Air Force One after flying in on the new one. That aircraft is going to the United Kingdom for soldiers to look it over.

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UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump departs Turkey on old Air Force One amid security speculation

Trump departs Turkey on old Air Force One amid security speculation

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump switches back to old Air Force One, raising questions about Qatari jet

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was leaving Turkey aboard an older Air Force One aircraft rather than a recently renovated Qatari-donated jet, an unexpected switch that renewed scrutiny of the costly, fast-tracked retrofit. The trip to Turkey, the first international travel ‌for the new plane, took place as hostilities escalated with Iran, a country that borders Turkey. The switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 9, 2026

Questions Swirl Around Security Lapses For New Qatari Air Force One

President Donald Trump departed Turkey aboard the older Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted aircraft accepted from Qatar, prompting questions about why the president switched planes. The White House insisted that the new aircraft is equipped with advanced security measures, as reports suggested that the older presidential jet’s defense capabilities may have factored ...

Investing.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home

Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home

Jezebel

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· Jul 9, 2026

It Only Took One Trip for Trump’s New Air Force One to Be Deemed a Security Risk

Trump flew to Turkey in his new Qatari-donated 747, but left the country in the old Air Force One among security concerns.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Unexpectedly Switches Back to Old Air Force One

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was leaving Turkey aboard an older Air Force One aircraft rather than a recently renovated Qatari-donated jet, an unexpected switch that renewed scrutiny of the costly, fast-tracked retrofit.

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Related coverage for "Trump Brings Old Air Force One Out of Retirement Leaving Turkey": UPI — Trump departs Turkey on old Air Force One amid security speculation. South China Morning Post — Trump switches back to old Air Force One, raising questions about Qatari jet. The Daily Wire — Questions Swirl Around Security Lapses For New Qatari Air Force One. Investing.com — Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home. Jezebel — It Only Took One Trip for Trump’s New Air Force One to Be Deemed a Security Risk. Drudge Retort — Trump Unexpectedly Switches Back to Old Air Force One