POLITICSJul 8 · 16:36 UTCAL-MONITOR

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

President Donald Trump will fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, sidelining a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar. The new plane's first international trip was to Turkey, and the switch follows scrutiny over the luxury gift intended as a temporary replacement while Boeing faces delays in delivering next-generation Air Force One planes.

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