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Upgrades Begin on Plane Donated by Qatar to Serve as Air Force One

The 747 jetliner needs extensive security modifications. Some members of Congress worry that President Trump will pressure the Air Force to do the work too quickly.

© Al Drago for The New York Times

The new plane will be the third aircraft being retrofitted for use as Air Force One, replacing two planes that have been in use for 35 years and have had maintenance problems.
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