US authorities officially adopted the magnificent Boeing 747, which the government of Qatar presented President Donald Trump. This was reported on May 21 by a spokesman for Pentagon Sean Parnell, reports The New York Times.
The US Air Force has already been tasked with developing a plane modernization plan so that it can serve as a new Air Force One for the President. Defense Minister Pete Hegset confirmed that the aircraft was transferred in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.
Currently, the aircraft needs significant changes before it can be considered safe for transportation of the head of state. The US Air Force Minister Troy Malk said during the hearing in the Senate that any civilian aircraft requires a serious modernization, and it is not yet estimated how much time and resources will be needed for this specific board.
The idea of rapid modernization has caused anxiety among Congress members who fear that Trump could press on the military in order to complete the work as soon as possible. Until the Defense Ministry has declared the time of completion of the work, but the White House is already hinted at the president's desire to receive an updated aircraft by the end of the year.
During the latest events, Trump also conflict with a journalist who asked a question about the donated plane, which added the scandard to this story.
