Despite ethical, constitutional and security concerns surrounding the gift, Trump defended accepting the aircraft, arguing that rejecting it would be unwise and describing it as one of the most luxurious planes ever built.

Watch: 'World's most luxurious plane' gifted by Qatar to Trump unveiled as presidential aircraft

After nearly four decades ferrying US presidents around the world, the iconic aircraft made what officials called its final journey. Its retirement has fuelled speculation that a controversial Qatari-donated Boeing 747 could soon become the new presidential jet. 

'Farewell and thank you': Air Force One to be replaced by Qatari jet soon? Look at the aircraft that carried seven US presidents

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Watch: 'World's most luxurious plane' gifted by Qatar to Trump unveiled as presidential aircraft

'Farewell and thank you': Air Force One to be replaced by Qatari jet soon?