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Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Julia Demaree Nikhinson And Josh Boak, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
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Key points Further details about this new Air Force One and the president's trip can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which are providing coverage of the event. This aircraft is a Boeing 747, valued at $400 million, and was gifted by Qatar.
A notable event is unfolding as President Donald Trump embarks on a trip to North Dakota. He is utilizing a newly retrofitted jet, which will serve as Air Force One.
This aircraft is a Boeing 747, valued at $400 million, and was gifted by Qatar. The jet has undergone modifications to incorporate the president's personality into its design.
Further details about this new Air Force One and the president's trip can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which are providing coverage of the event.
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Category: local Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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