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Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One
Thursday, July 9, 2026
President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey aboard an older Air Force One aircraft instead of a newer plane gifted by Qatar. The swap occurred as the U.S. and Iran conducted military strikes against each other. Trump's destination and the reason for using the older aircraft were not specified in available reports.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5887064/trump-air-force-one