Trump plan for gifted Qatari 747 confounds aviation observers and ethics experts

Trump descending Air Force One VC-25A c US Air Force

Source: US Air Force

Aerospace analysts say converting a questionably sourced aircraft for presidential transport does not make financial sense and poses a myriad of security concerns, while ethics lawyers say the move violates rules against American officials receiving gifts from abroad.

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