# The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-06 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- The US Air Force plans to deliver Qatar's gifted Boeing 747 by July 4, 2026.
- L3Harris is upgrading the jet to presidential standards following the White House's 2025 acceptance.
- There are efforts to deliver the aircraft by June 14, Trump's birthday, ahead of July 4.
- Critics argue that accepting Qatar's $400 million jet presents a potential presidential conflict of interest.

**Companies:** Boeing, L3Harris
**Countries:** United States, Qatar

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