In a significant gesture of goodwill and diplomacy, Qatar is set to gift a $400 million Boeing 747-8 luxury aircraft to the United States government. Originally customized for Qatar’s royal family, the state-of-the-art jet—often referred to as a “flying palace”—may serve as the next Air Force One during President Trump’s second term.

The official announcement is expected next week during President Trump’s state visit to Doha, marking a key moment in Qatari-American relations.

According to multiple reports, including Reuters, the U.S. Justice Department and White House legal advisors have approved the acceptance of the aircraft, with plans for it to be retrofitted by the U.S. Air Force and later transferred to the Trump Presidential Library by 2029.

Qatar’s gift highlights the strong bilateral relationship and continued strategic cooperation between the two nations. It also reinforces Qatar’s role as a reliable partner in global diplomacy and defense collaboration.

This unprecedented diplomatic move is expected to capture international attention, symbolizing both trust and friendship at the highest levels.

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