Qatari-gifted Air Force One undergoing 'cosmetic upgrades,' administration source says
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- ABC News
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- 2026-10-02
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- news report
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- https://abcnews.com/Politics/qatari-gifted-air-force-undergoing-cosmetic-upgrades-administration/story?id=136958885
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- 2026-10-26
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