The US Air Force secretary indicated that retrofitting a Qatari-gifted aircraft for presidential use may cost under $400 million, contrary to earlier estimates of up to $1 billion. The modifications are necessary to meet security and communication standards. While some costs related to technology and spare parts are unavoidable, the cost is expected to be lower than predicted. This Boeing 747-8 jet comes with luxury amenities and is being prepared for use as an interim Air Force One.
The costs of modifying a luxury jet gifted by Qatar to the Trump administration to serve as an interim Air Force One for the president could be less than expected, the US Air Force secretary said this week.
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said on Thursday that it'll probably cost less than $400 million to retrofit the jet. Some costs, he added, would likely still exist regardless.
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