U.S. President Donald Trump has made his first trip aboard a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, valued at 400 million dollars. The specially designed Boeing 747-800 features a dark blue lower body with red and gold accents, replacing the traditional light blue scheme. Inside, it includes luxury carpets, reclining seats, wooden paneling, and seat belts bearing the presidential seal. Trump used the aircraft to travel to North Dakota to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, becoming its first official visitor ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary.

The aircraft serves as an interim replacement between the 36-year-old existing Air Force One and two delayed new models not expected before 2028. Analysts noted that the plane lacks missile defense and advanced communication systems, suggesting it is more suited for domestic flights. The U.S. Air Force confirmed limited interior changes and said the conversion cost less than 400 million dollars.

The gift from a Middle Eastern nation has raised ethical questions, though Trump described it as a practical replacement and praised Qatar’s goodwill. He has indicated the aircraft may eventually be displayed in a presidential library.