00:00US President Donald Trump says the Qatari-donated Air Force One will soon be sent for further upgrades following questions
00:07over its security capabilities.
00:09However, Trump did not say what improvements would be made, but said the aircraft would return to service after the
00:16work is completed.
00:18The Boeing 747-8 entered presidential service earlier this month after undergoing a fast-track modification program following its donation
00:27by Qatar last year.
00:29But the aircraft drew attention after Trump switched planes during his return from the NATO summit in Turkey.
00:35Critics say the rushed renovation may have left the jet without the full range of security features carried by the
00:42previous Air Force One.
00:43The luxury jumbo jet is estimated to be worth around US$400 million after being modified by the US military
00:51for presidential use.
00:52The gift sparked political controversy, with critics arguing that accepting such a valuable aircraft could create a conflict of interest
01:00and may violate the US Constitution.
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