Boeing, Qatar and Air Force One
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President Donald Trump’s confirmation Sunday that the United States may accept a presidential aircraft gifted from Qatar marked the latest escalation in his clash with Boeing, which is years behind on its government contract to build the new Air Force One.
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Donald Trump in Qatar Wednesday for a signing ceremony for 160 new planes — but not the one the president really wants. The much-discussed potential ...