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Bloomberg • Catherine Lucey, Hadriana Lowenkron

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Reuters

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

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2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications

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2026-06-25T02:25:11.571233-07:00

FlightGlobal

Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO

11 Sources

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

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Bloomberg

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Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

aviator.aero

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BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase and lease back three Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft to Qatar Airways under long-term operating leases. The transaction deepens the lessor–Gulf carrier relationship through a sale-and-leaseback structure tied to the A350-1000 fleet.

2026-06-29T22:26:35.207895-07:00

BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback

FlightGlobal

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications A Boeing 777-200LR freighter undergoing conversion drew attention after performing an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay, Texas, captured on video near the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center runway. Mammoth Freighters issued clarifications, after footage reignited concerns over low-altitude maneuver risk during approach operations.

2026-06-25T02:25:11.571233-07:00

Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications

Aviation Source

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Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth Qatar Airways says it has restored its network to 85% of pre-COVID levels and has created two new senior roles focused on operations and customer experience. The leadership expansion is intended to support the carrier’s next phase of growth as it scales services toward summer 2026.

2026-06-21T14:26:38.252851-07:00

Qatar Airways appoints new COO and Chief Customer Officer to drive next-phase operational and customer-experience growth

Washington Post

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VC-25A “Air Force One” 29000 likely completes final presidential sortie after 35-year Airlift history; White House staff bid far The White House staffers posted tributes suggesting VC-25A Air Force One aircraft 29000—an extensively modified Boeing 747-200 used since 1990—may have completed its last scheduled presidential flight. The handoff comes as three next-generation VC-25B “Bridge” jets are moving toward delivery, positioning a replacement for the 35-year “Air Force One” call sign.

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

VC-25A “Air Force One” 29000 likely completes final presidential sortie after 35-year Airlift history; White House staff bid far

FlightGlobal

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO Qatar Airways Group says it has rebuilt capacity to 85% of its pre-crisis network and will launch its Summer 2026 schedule with more than 140 daily departures to over 160 destinations. It also named new Chief Operating and Chief Customer Officers to accelerate growth as the Gulf comeback continues.

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

Qatar Airways restores 85% of network ahead of Summer 2026, appoints new COO and CCO

FlightGlobal

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Qatar Airways to resume daily Doha–Philadelphia nonstops Aug. 1 after American’s exit Qatar Airways will reinstate daily Doha (DOH)–Philadelphia (PHL) service from Aug. 1, operating with A350-900s. The restart follows American Airlines’ withdrawal from the route, giving travelers a new nonstop option between Philadelphia and the Middle East.

2026-06-11T04:43:33.389756-07:00

Qatar Airways to resume daily Doha–Philadelphia nonstops Aug. 1 after American’s exit

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