'The most impressive plane I've ever seen!' Ben Leo shares details of Donald Trump’s new Air Force One after exclusive tour
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsBen Leo has revealed details of Donald Trump's lavish new Air Force One after being given an exclusive tour of the aircraft while travelling with the White House press pool.
The GB News Chief Political Correspondent accompanied the President to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday.
While there, journalists were unexpectedly granted a first look inside the aircraft, which had previously been owned by the Qatari royal family before being donated to the US government.
Ben described the aircraft as "perhaps the most impressive plane I've ever seen".
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"We were told by the White House press team that we were going to have the first-ever exclusive look at this brand new plane for President Trump."
The jet is serving as an interim presidential jet while two new Boeing aircraft being built for the US government remain delayed until around 2029.
To make it fit for service, the aircraft underwent a substantial refit, reportedly costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
It now sports a dark navy-blue exterior chosen by Mr Trump in place of the iconic light-blue design selected by former First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
Inside, Ben described the luxury as unlike anything he had seen before.
"There are touches of class everywhere – beautiful mahogany-style wood, amazing plush sofas and seats, TVs everywhere," he said.
Describing the President's office, Ben added: "There's a sort of media wall with a TV in the middle, surrounded by lots of books. You've got great sofas, and in the middle was an oval desk with about six to eight seats."
The GB News presenter was particularly impressed by the aircraft's press section.
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"This supersedes any first-class cabin that I've ever seen on an aeroplane," he said.
"There are about 27 seats in the press area. They recline fully into beds, which is great for those long journeys."
The aircraft also includes advanced communications systems, Starlink connectivity and the capability to refuel mid-air.
Ben said Mr Trump told those present that the plane has "three or four separate communication systems".
The President is expected to begin using the aircraft within weeks.
Air Force One is also expexted to be featured in Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC, next month.
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