Trump’s concerns about Air Force One seem less focused on safety and security and more on size and opulence. His longing for a “ palace in the sky ” is befitting for a president drawn to soaring skyscrapers, lavish parades and gold ornamentation.

Trump may accept $400 million plane from Qatar to replace Boeing planes used as Air Force One. He toured luxury jet when it was in Palm Beach, Florida

The two 747-200s that serve as the American president’s command center in the sky are more than 30 years old and were meant to be phased out of service years ago.