The new presidential plane made a grand debut, before serious security questions were raised. The jet was gifted to US President Trump by Qatar and underwent a fast-tracked overhaul. Trump was seen switching to the old Air Force One at the Ankara NATO summit. What worried Secret Service agents so much that Trump was instructed to leave the new Air Force One?
DW speaks to Richard Aboulafia, Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory.
Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Qatari jet not safe for a US president?
1:16 Trump says the new Air Force One was sent to European bases, including RAF Milden Hall
2:18 White House defends new plane, saying it is fitted with "state-of-the-art" aircraft
2:53 Richard Aboulafia, AeroDynamic Advisory Managing Director, explains why it takes years and over a billion dollars to convert a plane to be Air Force One ready
4:02 Why is it not possible to install all of the gadgets necessary on a fast-tracked schedule?
5:12 Is the new Air Force One just a luxury jet with some presidential capabilities?
5:53 Air Force says the jet meets presidential standards while leaving out some systems
6:38 Is the new plane suitable for routine travel only, but not for an increased threat environment?
7:30 What was the biggest mistake in this process? Why did Trump sidestep the Air Force One recapitalization process?
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