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A U.S. Air Force official estimated that reconditioning a luxury Qatar aircraft, gifted to former President Donald Trump for use as the new Air Force One, would cost under $400 million. Representative Joe Courtney cautioned that the process would incur significant expenses due to necessary security and communication upgrades. The Pentagon had previously accepted the Boeing 747, but details of the ongoing renovations and negotiations remain classified. The task involves extensive modifications to meet U.S. security standards.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff