A recent last-minute decision to switch planes during an international trip raised some concerns about the capabilities of the new presidential aircraft. But in a statement this week, President Donald Trump sought to put those fears to rest by explaining how the latest Air Force One will be undergoing some serious upgrades to ensure it is up to the task. As The Hill reported: “It has a lot of capability. But as I understand it, in about a month or so, they’re going to send it to have it be maxed out,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews after attending the FIFA men’s World Cup in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina. The president added the process of upgrading the plane will “take about a month.” The Hill has reached out to the White House and Secret Service for details on the planned upgrades, including the specific timetable. The Qatari royal family donated the Boeing 747-8, which is 18 feet and 4 inches longer than the older Air Force One, to the Pentagon last year with the intention of Trump using the jet. After the president leaves office in 2029, his library foundation will assume control of the plane — with renderings of Trump’s presidential library including the jet stationed in the lobby. Here’s a clip of his comments: President Trump said that the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent ​away for upgrades, following questions about the plane's security features https://t.co/Tx7NCAbsY0 pic.twitter.com/xk7plB8SPi — Reuters (@Reuters) July 20, 2026 And here’s some of the attention the news received on social media: honestly that sounds like a wild upgrade for a plane, i had no idea they were planning to pack that much tech into it. imagine having that kind of defensive power in the air. — fatz (@fatzspace) July 20, 2026 Needed with all the crazy globalists running scared. — TJD (@troyd1000) July 20, 2026   CNN added these details: Concerns about the new, $400 million Qatari-gifted jet first drew renewed scrutiny earlier this month when Trump unexpectedly ditched the jet during his return from a NATO summit in Turkey and said he was sending the new plane ahead to Mildenhall air base in England. Trump said at the time that the change in planes was simply to give US service members stationed at the base “a chance to tour the Aircraft,” downplaying the idea that security concerns were to blame. But two sources familiar with the matter told CNN the newer plane did not possess the same capabilities to ensure its safety in international settings, though a third said it was equipped with many of the same features as the older plane. Security personnel felt more comfortable with the president aboard the older plane –– which was built from scratch with the commander-in-chief’s safety in mind — rather than the plane that had recently been retrofitted after it was donated by Qatar, officials told CNN. And here’s some additional coverage: What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post President Trump Outlines Upgrades Underway For ‘Maxed Out’ New Air Force One appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.