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

Investing.com

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July 8, 2026

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

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet

By Mike StoneWASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected switch that raised questions about a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar that he unveiled only weeks ago as his new presidential jet.The trip to Turkey was the first international trip for the new plane.The switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while Boeing struggles to deliver long-delayed next-generation Air Force One planes.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump says security was not behind Air Force One change after NATO summit

After departing Türkiye aboard older Air Force One instead of renovated Qatari-donated jet, US president switched to new aircraft in UK for flight back to Washington

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

Investing.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too

Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Admits Truth About Last-Minute Air Force One Swap

Umit Bektas / REUTERSDonald Trump seemingly acknowledged that a flare-up of hostilities with Iran led to him and top administration officials taking the old Air Force One out of Turkey on Wednesday.Trump had claimed on social media that he would be taking the plane previously used as Air Force One out of the country “for old time’s sake” so that U.S. troops in England could “tour” the newer one. The change raised eyebrows, given Trump flew to Turkey on the 400 million Qatari-gifted aircraft that he has spoken fondly of since launching it last week. The trip was its first time overseas while carrying Trump.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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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.

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Related coverage for "Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home": Al-Monitor — Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet. Anadolu Agency — Trump says security was not behind Air Force One change after NATO summit. Independent Journal Review — Trump Brings Old Air Force One Out of Retirement Leaving Turkey. Investing.com — Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too. The Daily Beast — Trump Admits Truth About Last-Minute Air Force One Swap. Jezebel — It Only Took One Trip for Trump’s New Air Force One to Be Deemed a Security Risk