VC-25B Bridge plane, from the United States Air Force, at Andrews air base after being delivered to the Trump administration on June 19, 2026. Disclosure/US Air Force The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Wednesday (8) that he will use the old Air Force One, and not the new aircraft donated by Qatar, to leave Turkey, after participating in the NATO summit in the country's capital. ? Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Trump stated in a post on the Truth Social network that he would use the aircraft that was replaced by the Qatari Boieng 747 to fly to RAF Mildenhall, an American base in the United Kingdom, "out of nostalgia". The new plane, however, will also go to the location, so that, according to the US president, the American military stationed there can see the aircraft: "To honor our brave men and women in the Armed Forces, we are sending the brand new and truly spectacular Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the United Kingdom, so that they have the opportunity to see the aircraft. Everyone is very excited and we think they should be the first. (...) It's totally worth it to give our great military heroes the opportunity to see the aircraft. chance to enjoy our beautiful new addition to the Air Force fleet!" The new US Air Force was officially presented on June 19th. The plane, a luxury Boeing 747, was a gift from Qatar to Donald Trump in May 2025. At the time, acceptance by the American president generated controversy. According to The New York Times, Trump "fell in love at first sight" with the aircraft. “The Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will begin its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a safe, modified executive platform,” the Air Force said in a statement. USA presents new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar to Trump Before being handed over to the Air Force, the aircraft received a paint job in red, white, blue and gold, and underwent a series of adaptations to have all the safety specifications to transport the US president. The vehicle has to serve as a "flying Oval Office" and fly for hours in the event of a nuclear war, for example, all with the aim of protecting the American leader. "The aircraft is safe, secure and equipped with the most advanced technologies necessary to meet presidential mission requirements," the U.S. Air Force said. Trump visited Joint Base Andrews this Friday, where the new aircraft is stationed. In a speech in front of the plane, the American leader thanked the Qatari emir, Tamim Al Thani. Can Trump receive a Boeing as a gift? See what the American Constitution says US President Donald Trump speaks in front of the VC-25B Bridge plane, which will be the new Air Force One and was delivered to the US Air Force on June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz VC-25B Bridge plane, from the United States Air Force, at Andrews Air Force Base after being delivered to the Trump administration on June 19, 2026. Disclosure/US Air Force 'Flying Oval Office': see details on the current Air Force One The Air Force One plane currently used by the American presidency is a 747-200B model, also from Boeing. It was adapted to allow aerial refueling and greater range for presidential travel. The manufacturer claims that the plane is called the "Flying Oval Room", with 370 square meters of internal area. The main differences between the Air Force One and the standard Boeing 747 include state-of-the-art navigation, electronics and communications equipment. Also differences are the internal configuration and furniture, independent luggage handler. Among the accommodations are: Conference and dining room; Rooms for the president and first lady; An office area for employees; Office that transforms into a medical unit when necessary; Work and rest areas for the presidential team, media representatives and Air Force teams; Two kitchens that can provide 100 meals at once. Check out what the 747-8 aircraft looks like, from Boeing Arte g1