New Facts: Trump Opts For Older Air Force One
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Donald Trump left Turkey after a NATO summit aboard the older Air Force One, sending the newer Qatari‑donated aircraft ahead to the United Kingdom.
The switch followed his use of the newly renovated Qatari‑gifted jet to fly into the NATO gathering in Ankara, Turkey.
The newer jet was dispatched to Britain for the next leg of his itinerary, while he continued on the older aircraft.
At a summit press conference, Trump faced questions about whether Iran‑related security concerns prompted the change; during the trip he criticized Iran and said he no longer wanted to deal with it, amid threats from Tehran noted by several outlets.
Outlets differ on the transatlantic leg: Reuters and U.S. News say he will switch to the new jet in Britain for the trip home, while WBZ NewsRadio and WFLA say he is returning to the United States on the older plane with the new jet slated for troop tours in the U.K.; the Los Angeles Times and Barron's emphasize he skipped the new jet for the Turkey departure.
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