Trump's Qatari 747 May Need Fighter Escorts to Serve as Air Force One

Trump's Qatari 747 May Need Fighter Escorts to Serve as Air Force One

Donald Trump may fly a Qatari Boeing 747 as a temporary Air Force One, but experts say it could need fighter escorts and remain limited to U.S. airspace unless massive upgrades are made. The 13-year-old plane lacks essential military defenses like missile countermeasures and secure communications. Despite this, Trump has called it a practical move amidst Boeing’s delays in delivering the new Air Force One fleet. Here’s everything you need to know about this controversial plan.