Trump to Use Qatari-Donated Boeing 747-8 for Ireland Visit
President Trump plans to use the Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar for a visit to Ireland in September, according to CNN. Questions remain over the aircraft's defensive capabilities.
President Donald Trump plans to use the Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar for a visit to Ireland later in September, according to CNN. The aircraft is estimated to be worth about $400 million. It has already operated as Air Force One on domestic flights and has carried Trump on at least one other trip.
Questions remain about the plane's defensive capabilities. The aircraft was given to the US government by Qatar, and reports have raised concerns over whether it is fully equipped for the security requirements of presidential travel. The planned trip to Ireland would be the aircraft's second overseas deployment since entering the presidential fleet.
The visit has not been officially announced by the White House. CNN based its report on unnamed sources familiar with the planning.
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