Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet
The refurbished Boeing 747-8 will be used to transport the US president once it completes a final test phase.
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"This plane was transformed into a flying White House at a level of luxury that nobody's ever seen before."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The workmanship of this plane is when you see it, you won't believe it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Actually, the quality of woods, the quality of the materials, the quality of the engines - these engines are the finest, they're the best in the world, nothing like it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It's really an honour. And I want to thank the Emir of Qatar."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"'Well done, good and faithful servant'"
— Steven Cheung , Politician
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The refurbished Boeing 747-8 will be used to transport the US president once it completes a final test phase.
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