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US retires presidential Boeing 747 as Qatari-gifted jet eyed for service

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The United States is retiring one of its presidential aircraft, an iconic Boeing 747 that has served presidents for nearly 40 years. White House officials posted farewell messages, fueling speculation that a separate Boeing 747, controversially gifted to Donald Trump by Qatar, will soon enter service. This particular aircraft has a history of being associated with Trump and was notably used during his travels. AI

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US retires presidential Boeing 747 as Qatari-gifted jet eyed for service

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘Last ride’: US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

    White House officials bade farewell on Thursday to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more than 30 years. The goodbye messages fuelled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to US President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qata…

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