# Former Qatari Boeing 747-8I model will serve as temporary presidential transport aircraft.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-18 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- A former Qatari Boeing 747-8I will serve as a temporary Air Force One from 2026.
- The VC-25B Bridge Aircraft has entered flight testing and will join the Presidential Airlift Group.
- Official VC-25B replacements are delayed until mid-2028, four years behind the initial target.
- The bridge aircraft may lack full defensive and mission integration, limiting its use in high-risk scenarios.

**Companies:** Boeing
**Countries:** Qatar, United States

[Read the full story on Simple Flying](https://simpleflying.com/ex-qatari-luxury-boeing-747-8-delivered-interim-af1-summer/)

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