President Trump took his inaugural flight aboard a modified Boeing 747 that has replaced the traditional Air Force One, flying to Medora, North Dakota, to mark the opening of a presidential library. The aircraft upgrade represents a significant change to presidential air transport operations and highlighted the investment in modernising presidential travel capacity.

The Boeing 747 was a $400 million gift from Qatar and incorporates a distinctive red, white, and navy paint scheme. Trump publicly praised the plane for its luxury features and extended flight range. The aircraft will be transferred to his presidential library following the conclusion of his presidency, establishing an unconventional arrangement for the long-term disposition of such a valuable government asset.