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Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michelle L. Price And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further information on this development can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, including details on the aircraft's capabilities and the president's travel plans. A change in aircraft was made during President Donald Trump's return from a NATO summit.
A change in aircraft was made during President Donald Trump's return from a NATO summit. The president initially arrived in Turkey on a newly refurbished jet, but switched to an older plane for part of the journey back to the US.
This unexpected switch has raised some questions about the newer aircraft's security features. It is known that the US invested a significant amount in retrofitting the new jet.
Further information on this development can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, including details on the aircraft's capabilities and the president's travel plans.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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