Trump Force One

Last updated

N757AF
Trump Boeing 757-200 (N757AF) at McCarran.jpg
N757AF landing at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas in 2014
General information
Other name(s)Trump Force One
Tyson 1
Type 757-2J4ER
Manufacturer Boeing
StatusIn service
Owners The Trump Organization
Registration N757AF
History
First flight1991-05-21
External videos
Nuvola apps kaboodle.svg Mr. Trump's 757, The Trump Organization

The Trump Organization's Boeing 757, nicknamed Trump Force One after the U.S. presidential plane, Air Force One, is an aircraft owned and operated by Donald Trump. The nickname gained use during Trump's presidential campaign of 2016. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Trump's Boeing 727 aircraft, the predecessor of Trump Force One. Trump executive Michael Cohen 004 (5506627084).jpg
Trump's Boeing 727 aircraft, the predecessor of Trump Force One.

History

Boeing 727 (1997–2011)

The predecessor of Trump Force One was a Boeing 727 VP-BDJ re-purchased by Donald Trump in 1997. [4] The plane had previously been operated as part of the Trump Shuttle fleet until a 1992 merger. [5] Trump sold this plane in 2011. [6] The 727 included a private quarters with a queen-size bed and full bath and seating for 23 passengers in three separate salons. [7]

Boeing 757-200 (2011–Present)

N757AF as Paul Allen's corporate aircraft in 2003. Paul Allen Boeing 757-200 Series 03.jpg
N757AF as Paul Allen's corporate aircraft in 2003.

Trump's Boeing 757-200 is registered in the United States as N757AF (ICAO 24-bit address AA3410) and was built in 1991. It was originally delivered to Denmark's Sterling Airlines and by 1993 was operated by Mexico's TAESA. In 1995, it became a corporate jet for Paul Allen's enterprises. [1] Trump's DJT Operations I LLC bought the plane in 2011. [1] [8] [9] [10]

The aircraft has two Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofan engines, and is configured to seat 43 people. It has a dining room, bathroom, shower, bedroom, guest room, and galley. Many fixtures are plated in 24-karat gold. [1]

Donald Trump had planned to use the 757 for campaigning during his exploratory, ultimately abandoned 2012 presidential bid. [11] He used the 757 for transportation during his successful 2016 presidential campaign. [12] After becoming president, he began to travel on the Boeing VC-25s commonly referred to as Air Force One.

In December 2016, the aircraft received the call sign 'Tyson 1'. [13]

Trump Force One in storage at Stewart Airport in Orange County, New York in April 2021 Trump Force One at Stewart.jpg
Trump Force One in storage at Stewart Airport in Orange County, New York in April 2021

The Boeing 757 was used by The Trump Organization for executive trips until mid-2019 when it was put into storage on a fenced-off tarmac at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York where it remained until late 2021. [14] [15] The left engine was removed, [16] and there were challenges in finding a replacement/loaner engine. [17] Once an engine was found, the aircraft was scheduled to be flown to a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility (MRO) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for overdue maintenance. [18]

The aircraft at Southwest Florida International Airport in late 2023, decorated with a stylized U.S. flag painting on its tail. N757AF TRUMP 1991 Boeing 757-2J4 C N 25155 371 (52835953375).jpg
The aircraft at Southwest Florida International Airport in late 2023, decorated with a stylized U.S. flag painting on its tail.

On May 21, 2021, Trump announced in a press release that the plane would be restored and upgraded at a service facility in Louisiana. [19] The aircraft was also given an updated livery, with the most noticeable change being a US flag on the tail in place of the original 'T'. It was recommissioned and flown to West Palm Beach, Florida, in October 2022. [20] [21]

The aircraft appeared prominently on television on April 4, 2023, when it took Trump to LaGuardia Airport, New York, for his arraignment in a Manhattan criminal court. [22] [23] Similarly, Trump used the plane to fly to Miami in June 2023 when he was arraigned in federal court, in August 2023 to fly from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington D.C. for a separate federal arraignment in relation to the 2020 election. [24] [25]

While taxiing at the Palm Beach International Airport during the early hours of May 12, 2024, the plane clipped an unoccupied parked corporate jet. [26]

On August 9, 2024, while en route to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport for a rally and fundraising stop in Bozeman, Montana, the plane was diverted to Billings Logan International Airport due to a mechanical issue. [27] [28] [29] [30]

Other aircraft

Trump Organization Cessna 750 Trump750.png
Trump Organization Cessna 750

When Trump visited Trump Tower in Manhattan in March 2021, he used the Trump Organization's 1997 Cessna 750 Citation X, [31] N725DT. [32] The Citation X became Trump's main jet after his presidency while his 757 was being renovated. The plane seats eight passengers and has a cabin height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimeters). When first purchased, it was the fastest business jet in the world. [14] The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly cited the plane in 2016 when the Trump Organization did not renew its registration. [33] In May 2024, the Trump Organization sold the Cessna to a Texan company, MM Fleet Holdings LLC, for an undisclosed amount. The fair market value of the plane was estimated at $10 million. [34]

The Trump Organization's fleet also has three Sikorsky S-76 helicopters. [35] [36] While the Boeing 757 was grounded for mechanical issues in August 2024, Trump attended campaign events in a Gulfstream G550 leased from Threshold Aviation Group that had previously been owned by Jeffrey Epstein. [37]

In July 2024, Trump's presidential campaign began chartering an Eastern Air Express Boeing 737-800, N917XA. [38] The plane is primarily used by his running mate, JD Vance. [39] On September 5, 2024, the pilot of the aircraft was warned by air traffic control for violating Prohibited Area 56 shortly after takeoff from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. [40]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boeing 727</span> Narrow body jet airliner

The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. After the heavier 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the demand for shorter flight lengths from smaller airports. On December 5, 1960, the 727 was launched with 40 orders each from United Airlines and Eastern Air Lines. The first 727-100 rolled out on November 27, 1962, first flew on February 9, 1963, and entered service with Eastern on February 1, 1964.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Air Force One</span> USAF aircraft carrying the US president

Air Force One is the official air traffic control-designated call sign for a United States Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States. The term is commonly used to denote U.S. Air Force aircraft modified and used to transport the president, and as a metonym for the primary presidential aircraft, VC-25, although it can be used to refer to any Air Force aircraft the president travels on.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boeing 757</span> Airliner family by Boeing

The Boeing 757 is an American narrow-body airliner designed and built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The then-named 7N7, a twinjet successor for the trijet 727, received its first orders in August 1978. The prototype completed its maiden flight on February 19, 1982, and it was FAA certified on December 21, 1982. Eastern Air Lines placed the initial 757-200 variant in commercial service on January 1, 1983. A package freighter (PF) variant entered service in September 1987 and a combi model in September 1988. The stretched 757-300 was launched in September 1996 and began service in March 1999. After 1,050 had been built for 54 customers, production ended in October 2004, while Boeing offered the largest 737 NG variants as a successor to the -200.

WestJet Airlines, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is the second-largest airline in Canada. It began operations in 1996 with 220 employees, three aircraft, and five destinations. It was launched as a low-cost alternative to the country's major airlines. Today, WestJet operates scheduled, charter, and cargo air service, transporting more than 25 million passengers per year. The airline has a significant domestic and international network, which serves over 100 destinations across North America, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Central America. WestJet has an average of 777 flights per day, solidifying its position as the eighth-largest airline in North America by frequency.

Icelandair is the flag carrier of Iceland, with its corporate head office on the property of Reykjavík Airport in the capital city Reykjavík. It is part of the Icelandair Group and operates to destinations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean from its main hub at Keflavík International Airport. The geographical position of Iceland is convenient for one-stop transatlantic flights via the Atlantic Bridge route, which is one pillar of the airline's business strategy, along with traffic to, from, and within the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boeing VC-25</span> US Air Force presidential transport aircraft

The Boeing VC-25 is a military version of the Boeing 747 airliner, modified for presidential transport and commonly operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) as Air Force One, the call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boeing C-32</span> Executive transport aircraft by Boeing

The Boeing C-32 is the United States Air Force designation for variants of the Boeing 757 in military service. Two variants exist, filling different parts of the military passenger transport role. The C-32A serves the Special Air Mission, providing executive transport and broad communications capabilities to senior political officials, while the C-32B Gatekeeper provides clandestine airlift to special operations and global emergency response efforts, a role known as "covered air".

Nepal Airlines Corporation, formerly known as Royal Nepal Airlines, is the flag carrier of Nepal. Founded in 1958, it is the oldest airline of the country. Out of its main base at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, the airline operates domestic services within Nepal and medium-haul services in Asia. The airline's first aircraft was a Douglas DC-3, used to serve domestic routes and a handful of destinations in India. The airline acquired its first jet aircraft, Boeing 727s, in 1972. As of February 2023, the airline operates a fleet of six aircraft. Since 2013, the airline has been on the list of air carriers banned in the European Union.

Air Niugini Limited is the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, based in Air Niugini House on the site of Port Moresby International Airport, Port Moresby. It operates a domestic network from Port Moresby to 12 major airports while its subsidiary company, Link PNG, operates routes to minor airports. It also operates international services in Asia, Oceania, and Australia on a weekly basis. Its main base is Port Moresby International Airport, which is located in 7 Mile, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Niugini is the Tok Pisin word for New Guinea.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Billings Logan International Airport</span> Public airport in Billings, Montana, United States

Billings Logan International Airport is in the western United States, two miles northwest of downtown Billings, in Yellowstone County, Montana. It is the fourth busiest airport in Montana, having been surpassed in recent years by Bozeman, Missoula, and Flathead County (Kalispell) in number of annual enplanements. Owned by the city of Billings, the airport is on top of the Rims, a 500-foot (150 m) cliff overlooking the downtown core, and covers 2,500 acres of land.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Air Force Two</span> Air traffic control call sign of any US Air Force aircraft carrying the vice president of the US

Air Force Two is the air traffic control designated call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the vice president of the United States, but not the president. The term is often associated with the Boeing C-32, a modified 757 which is most commonly used as the vice president's transport. Other 89th Airlift Wing aircraft, such as the Boeing C-40 Clipper, C-20B, C-37A, and C-37B, have also served in this role. The VC-25A, the aircraft most often used by the president as Air Force One, has also been used by the vice president as Air Force Two.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Titan Airways</span> British charter airline

Titan Airways Limited is a British charter airline based at London Stansted Airport. The carrier specialises in short-notice ACMI and wet lease operations, as well as ad-hoc passenger and cargo charter services to tour operators, corporations, governments, and the sports and entertainment sectors. The company holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail, on aircraft with 20 or more seats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Glacier Park International Airport</span> Airport in Montana, United States

Glacier Park International Airport is in Flathead County, Montana, United States, six miles northeast of Kalispell. The airport is owned and operated by the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, a public agency created by the county in 1974. The airport is near Glacier National Park.

Air transports for heads of state and government are, in many countries, provided by the air force in specially equipped airliners or business jets. One such aircraft in particular has become part of popular culture: Air Force One, used by the President of the United States and operated by the United States Air Force. Other well-known official aircraft include the Russian presidential aircraft, the British Royal Air Force VIP aircraft, the French Cotam 001, the Royal Canadian Air Force VIP aircraft, the German Konrad Adenauer, the Royal Australian Airforce VIP aircraft, the Japanese Air Force One, the South Korean Code One, the Indian Air India One, the Brazilian Air Force One, and the Israeli Wing of Zion.

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company, operating as VietJet Air or Vietjet, is a Vietnamese low-cost airline based in Hanoi. It was the first privately owned airline to be established in Vietnam, being granted its initial approval to operate by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance in November 2007. As of its launch in December 2011, it became the second private airline to offer domestic service in Vietnam, as well as the fifth airline overall to offer civil domestic flights. VietJet Air is owned by Sovico Holdings, HDBank, other organisational investors, and individual stakeholders.

Nordwind Airlines, LLC is a Russian leisure airline. The company is headquartered in Moscow, and its hub is at Sheremetyevo International Airport. Nordwind Airlines primarily operates service between airports in Russia and holiday destinations around Europe and Asia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Delta Air Lines fleet</span> List of aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines

As of 25 November 2024, the Delta Air Lines fleet consists of 991 mainline aircraft, making it one of the two largest commercial airline fleets in the world, along with United Airlines. Delta Air Lines operates a fleet manufactured by Airbus and Boeing.

DHL Aviation is a division of DHL responsible for providing air transport capacity.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Airlines fleet</span> Fleet of United Airlines

As of 2 December 2024, the United Airlines fleet consists of 986 mainline aircraft, making it one of the two largest commercial airline fleets in the world, along with Delta Air Lines. United Airlines operates a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrow-body and all Boeing wide-body aircraft. Additionally, United operates more widebody aircraft than any other U.S. carrier.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Zhang, Benjamin (July 27, 2015). "Check out 'Trump Force One' — Donald Trump's personal Boeing airliner". Business Insider . Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  2. ↑ Bump, Philip (December 6, 2016). "So which is better: Donald Trump's plane or Air Force One?". The Washington Post . Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ Craig, Susanne (April 23, 2016). "Donald Trump's Aging Air Fleet Gives His Bid, and His Brand, a Lift". The New York Times . Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  4. ↑ @corina-pintado (May 29, 2024). "Inside Donald Trump's Multimillion-Dollar Fleet Of Private Jets | Digg". digg.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rains, Taylor. "Donald Trump owns a multimillion-dollar fleet of VIP aircraft, including his prized Boeing 757 airliner. Take a look at his private collection". Business Insider. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Clough, Alexandra. "What happened to Donald Trump's old plane?". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Boeing 727 VP-BDJ: The Original Trump Force One". MotoArt PlaneTags. June 14, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Boeing 757 - MSN 25155 - N757AF". Airfleets.net. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  9. ↑ "What we know about Trump's business empire". CNN . Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  10. ↑ Bump, Philip (May 21, 2019). "Trump's complex web of business interests, visualized". The Washington Post . Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  11. ↑ Clough, Alexandra (May 20, 2016). "Trump upgrades to Boeing 757". The Palm Beach Post . Archived from the original on May 22, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  12. ↑ Locker, Melissa (February 10, 2016). "The Private Jets Our Presidential Candidates Fly—and What They Cost". Travel+Leisure. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  13. ↑ Miller, Zeke J (December 17, 2016). "Donald Trump Renames His Personal Plane Tyson 1". Time. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. 1 2 Bennett, Kate; Muntean, Pete (March 19, 2021). "Glory days of Trump's gold-plated 757 seem far away as plane sits idle at a sleepy airport". CNN. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  15. ↑ Rife, Judy (May 21, 2019). "Stewart new home to Trump's $100M private jet". Times-Herald Record . Archived from the original on May 21, 2019.
  16. ↑ Gimmillaro, Chris. "The aircraft parked at Newburgh - Stewart International". airliners.net.
  17. ↑ Verdon, Michael (January 26, 2021). "How Does Donald Trump's Personal 757 Really Compare to Air Force One?". Robb Report . Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  18. ↑ Orban, André (December 4, 2020). "From Air Force One to Trump Force One…" . Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  19. ↑ Sonnemaker, Tyler (May 22, 2021). "Trump plans to restore his 'beautiful' Boeing 757 with Rolls-Royce engines and new paint job for future rallies". Business Insider . Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  20. ↑ Bennett, Kate (October 22, 2022). "Donald Trump's Boeing 757 rehabbed and back in West Palm Beach". CNN . Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  21. ↑ Rains, Taylor (October 24, 2022). "Trump's beloved Boeing 757 private jet is finally flying again after a year of maintenance work and a new paint job". Business Insider . Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  22. ↑ Staff • •, NBC New York (April 3, 2023). "Watch: LaGuardia Awaits Trump After Florida Wheels Up". NBC New York. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  23. ↑ LIVE: When Is Trump Going to Court? Watch Trump's Plane Prepare to Arrive in NYC | NBC New York, April 3, 2023, retrieved April 3, 2023
  24. ↑ "Trump arrives in Miami ahead of classified docs arraignment". June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  25. ↑ BBC (August 3, 2023). "Trump boards private plane in New Jersey". BBC News.
  26. ↑ Accettulla, Kevin (May 14, 2024). "Trump's plane clips parked plane at Florida airport".
  27. ↑ "Former President Trump reroutes to Billings, it is uncertain if Bozeman Rally will be affected | Bozeman News | montanarightnow.com". August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  28. ↑ "ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live". August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  29. ↑ "Trump's plane diverted to Billings, Montana, over mechanical issue while flying to rally | Fox News". Fox News . August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Trump's plane lands in Billings after reported mechanical issue". August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  31. ↑ Gollan, Doug (March 10, 2021). "Donald Trump's Private Jet Downgrade Was Bigger Than You Think". Forbes . Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  32. ↑ File:Trump750.png shows the tailnumber
  33. ↑ Bixby, Scott (April 19, 2016). "Trouble in the air: Trump jet registration expired in January, report says". The Guardian .
  34. ↑ Kirsch, Noah; Sollenberger, Roger (May 27, 2024). "Trump Just Sold His $10M Jet to One of His Megadonors". Daily Beast.
  35. ↑ Maremont, Mark; Haddon, Heather (September 4, 2015). "Donald Trump's Big Boost: His Own Air Fleet". The Wall Street Journal . Archived from the original on October 1, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  36. ↑ Trump Aviation. "Trump Aviation".
  37. ↑ Hall, Richard (August 12, 2024). "Donald Trump is using Jeffrey Epstein's old jet to fly to campaign events". The Independent . Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  38. ↑ Killan, Mike (July 15, 2024). "Trump's Second Campaign Plane Unveiled As Trump Selects VP" . Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  39. ↑ Bender, Michael (July 23, 2024). "Vance Adjusts to His New Role, Aboard a Plane With His Name on It". New York Times . Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  40. ↑ Trevithick, Joseph; Altman, Howard (September 6, 2024). "J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument". The War Zone. Retrieved September 7, 2024.

Documentary

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.