The Qatari jet is intended as a temporary asset for Trump’s second term (2025–2029) to address delays in Boeing’s new Air Force One aircraft (expected 2027–2028). Its planned transfer to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation before the end of Trump’s term ensures it will not remain in the Air Force fleet for official use by the next president—the 48th president—taking office on January 20, 2029. Additionally, the jet’s interim role, ongoing retrofitting challenges (estimated $1 billion+ for security upgrades), and the Air Force’s focus on the forthcoming Boeing VC-25B aircraft further confirm it won’t serve the 48th president.
In essence, retrofitting is expected to wrap up in 2027–2028 at the earliest, aligning with the end of Trump's term and the arrival of Boeing's permanent replacements. This would allow limited use during his presidency but not beyond. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
