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A new Air Force One: Qatari jet gift replaces presidential plane after 36 years
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June 30, 2026
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10:54Now PlayingAir Force One is getting a makeover and it's not as simple as a new coat of paint. After more than three decades, the two aging jets that have carried American presidents are heading for retirement, and a new generation is on deck. In this explainer, The Hill’s Elizabeth Prann, breaks down what's actually changing and what isn't.
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:25 - The Qatari Jet
- 2:21 - What "Air Force One" Really Means
- 2:31 - A Short History of Presidential Flight
- 3:42 - Inside the 747-8: Power and Speed
- 6:10 - A Flying Command Center
- 7:36 - Where Old Planes Retire
- 8:39 - The Secure Bubble in the Sky
- 9:20 - The Team Behind the Plane
- 9:39 - The New Paint Job
- 10:32 - The Mission Doesn't Change
NewsNation National Correspondent: Elizabeth Prann
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada
Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson
Associate Producers: Mekhi Rhodes
Editor: John Nock
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