# The jet is currently being painted red, white and blue, the Air Force says.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-02 · Moneycontrol*

## Key points

- The US Air Force modified a former Qatari Boeing 747 for temporary Air Force One use.
- The Qatari 747 will serve until Boeing delivers new planes, now delayed until 2028.
- The Air Force did not disclose which security features were added to the former Qatari jet.
- Modification costs for the Qatari jet are suggested by lawmakers to potentially exceed $1 billion.
- The US purchased two Lufthansa jets for Air Force One pilot training and spare parts.

**Companies:** Boeing, Atlas Air
**Countries:** United States, Qatar, Germany

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