Key facts
- President Donald Trump will fly to the UK using an older Air Force One.
- A new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar, will also be present at the UK base.
- Trump's decision to use the older plane was unexpected.
- The new aircraft was a $400 million gift from Qatar.
- Trump cited showing the new plane to military personnel as a reason for the switch.
President Donald Trump will fly from Turkey to England aboard the older Air Force One, reversing a previous plan to use the newly refitted Qatari jet. The change, announced on Truth Social, prompted questions about security concerns, particularly regarding Iran. Trump stated the new aircraft would be sent to UK bases for military personnel to tour, while he would travel by "normal methods" for "old time's sake." The $400 million aircraft was a gift from Qatar and had marked its first international trip with Trump's journey to Turkey. The switch occurred as Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran was over and the US had launched strikes on Iranian targets.