Royal Air Force Mildenhall

President Donald Trump will use an older Air Force One for about a month while the Qatari-gifted jet undergoes 'additional upgrades and enhancements.' The new jet has faced scrutiny over its foreign origin and lack of certain security systems. A recent unscheduled stop in the United Kingdom and a plane switch raised further questions, though the White House asserts the new jet is safe.

President Donald Trump will temporarily use an older Air Force One for about a month while the new Qatari-gifted jet undergoes 'upgrades and enhancements.' The new jet faced scrutiny due to missing missile detection systems and a recent unscheduled UK stop during a NATO summit, though the White House asserts its safety.

President Trump flew partway home on an older Air Force One jet instead of the new Qatari-gifted retrofitted plane amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The older jet was used for a stop at RAF Mildenhall to allow service members to tour the new aircraft, which lacks some security systems found in older models. Trump downplayed security concerns related to Iran but acknowledged being a top target.

President Trump flew partway home from Turkey on an older Air Force One instead of the new Qatari-gifted jet, citing nostalgia. The new jet lacks some security systems present in older models, and the switch occurred amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. The flight included an unscheduled stop at Royal Air Force Mildenhall for service members to view the new aircraft.