# Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-19**: Grounding announced for security upgrades — President Trump announces the temporary plane will be grounded for about a month to be 'maxed out' with new defensive capabilities.
- **2026-07-08**: President switches to older aircraft — Amid escalating tensions with Iran, Trump abruptly uses an older Air Force One for the leg from Turkey to the United Kingdom, citing security concerns.
- **2026-07-01**: Temporary Air Force One enters service — The Qatari-gifted Boeing 747, refitted by L3Harris, begins flying President Trump as a stopgap replacement for delayed next-generation planes.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 30-Day Air Force One Security Overhaul: Limited to Jammers, Dazzlers, Chaff
2026-07-21 00:18:44 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The temporary Air Force One, a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, is grounded for a month-long security refit. Experts say the timeline allows only non-kinetic electronic defenses, leaving critical gaps against advanced missile threats.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/air-force-one-30-day-upgrade-limited-defenses

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