Qatari-gifted Air Force One undergoing 'cosmetic upgrades,' admin source says
The new Air Force One gifted to the U.S. by Qatar is currently undergoing "cosmetic upgrades" to its interior, an administration source told ABC News on Friday.
President Donald Trump revealed last month that the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar would undergo maximum upgrades to its interior for increased security measures over a 60-day period. An administration source stated on Friday that the current upgrades are primarily cosmetic, though security enhancements are not explicitly confirmed.
The $400 million plane, a state-of-the-art aircraft, has raised concerns among lawmakers and ethics experts. The exact date the new Air Force One began service is unclear, though it was unveiled in June and last traveled on September 16 to North Carolina. If the president's timeline remains accurate, the new plane will be unavailable for travel during November's ASEAN Summit in the Philippines and APEC Summit in China.
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