President Trump’s first flight on the Qatar-donated Air Force One was on July 1, 2026. Reports say he took the jet on its inaugural presidential trip that day, flying from Maryland to North Dakota.

Quick Scoop

  • The flight was described as the plane’s first official presidential use.
  • It came after the aircraft was accepted from Qatar in 2025 and later refurbished.
  • Coverage on the day of the flight consistently places the trip on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Context

The trip was tied to a visit honoring Theodore Roosevelt, which is why the aircraft was in the news that day. Some outlets also noted the plane was expected to be used again for upcoming travel and events after this debut flight.