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Starlink Added to New Air Force One

President Trump praises jet’s communications equipment: 'It’s the highest level'

Lincoln Patience

Jun 23, 2026 — 1 min read

Photo of President Donald Trump revealing the new Air Force One on July 19, 2026 (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP).

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2026 — President Donald Trump’s upgraded Boeing 747 will have Starlink internet service on board.

The interim Air Force One, a $400 million gift from the Qatar government, features a redesigned red, white, and blue color scheme and will start its commissioning flights before entering active service.

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