Trump mulls inaugural flight of new Air Force One at Mount Rushmore event (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump is considering using the new Qatar-gifted Air Force One jet for his July 3 trip to Mount Rushmore, with final checks ongoing and plans to transfer the plane to his library by 2029.

• President Trump is considering using the new Qatar-gifted Air Force One jet for his July 3 trip to Mount Rushmore.
• The $400 million jet is undergoing final flight checks and has a new red, white, and blue paint scheme.
• The plane will be transferred to Trump's presidential library foundation by January 2029.