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President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk By SEUNG MIN KIM and MANUEL BALCE CENETA , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the new Air Force One are available from news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
President Donald Trump recently unveiled the new Air Force One. The aircraft is a converted jumbo jet that was previously owned by Qatar. It has been transformed into the official presidential plane for the United States.
The new plane's design differs from its predecessor, with a distinct exterior color scheme. The old plane's Kennedy-era robins egg blue exterior has been replaced with a bolder look. Further details about the new Air Force One are available from news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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