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Trump defends Qatar’s Boeing 747 gift as Air Force One controversy returns
Donald Trump has renewed his defence of a Boeing 747 supplied by Qatar for potential use as Air Force One, praising the aircraft during campaign appearances in Arizona and Montana. The arrangement has attracted criticism over foreign gifts, conversion requirements and security oversight, with the aircraft's political and operational significance extending beyond its appearance.
Boeing lands $636m Apache sustainment award as Mesa aftermarket franchise pushes past $1.1bn
Boeing wins $636.1m US Army Apache modification, lifting the contract past $1.1bn as Mesa sustainment work runs through April 2029. What comes next?
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey after credible Iran assassination threat
Trump secretly left Turkey on a military jet after an Iranian assassination threat as Air Force One flew as a decoy with reporters aboard.
Boeing lifts Q2 revenue to $24.6bn, backlog hits record $715bn despite core loss
Boeing lifted Q2 deliveries 14% and posted a record $715B backlog, but a wider core loss and $280M Air Force One charge keep the turnaround thesis conditional.
Why Trump’s new Air Force One is becoming a political controversy before takeoff
Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One raises ethics, security, foreign influence and defense procurement questions after its debut flight.