‘Pay Attention!’: Spirit Airlines Pilot Scolded for Flying Near Air Force One

An air traffic controller sternly told the pilot to “pay attention,” “get off the iPad” and turn the plane to steer clear of a flight carrying President Trump.

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Upgrades Begin on Plane Donated by Qatar to Serve as Air Force One

The 747 jetliner needs extensive security modifications. Some members of Congress worry that President Trump will pressure the Air Force to do the work too quickly.

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What Will It Cost to Renovate Trump’s ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.

To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to President Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernization program.

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Top Democrat Warns Hegseth He Could Face Fines for Accepting Qatari Plane

Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland urged the defense secretary to come to Congress for approval of the jet President Trump wants to use as Air Force One.

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U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

The Air Force has been asked to figure out a way to upgrade it so it can be put into use as a new Air Force One for the president.

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How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet

Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.

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Why Does the Trump Administration Want a New Air Force One?

The two 747-200s that serve as the American president’s command center in the sky are more than 30 years are old and were meant to be phased out of service years ago.

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Qatar Airways to Buy 210 Boeing Jets

The United States and Qatar also signed a statement of defense cooperation. No additional details, such as the text of the documents, were released immediately.

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Trump, Pressed on Qatari Jet, Says Only ‘Stupid’ People Reject Gifts

The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.

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Trump Is to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One

The plan raises substantial ethical issues, given the immense value of the lavishly-appointed plane and the fact that Mr. Trump plans to use it after he leaves office.

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