President Donald Trump said a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar for presidential use will undergo extensive security modifications starting in October. The upgrades come after concerns emerged about the aircraft's defensive systems following an Iranian security threat during his recent trip to Turkey.
Qatar announced the donation of the aircraft to the United States for presidential use, intended as a replacement or supplement to the existing Air Force One fleet. The plane had been expected to be fitted with communications and security systems suitable for presidential operations.
Details of the specific security modifications planned for the aircraft have not been disclosed. The timeline for completion of the work was not announced.
