Dem. Senator presses Hegseth on Qatari Air Force One deal

Aircraft Acquisition & Ownership - A Qatari aircraft (Boeing 747) is at the center of a potential agreement, but a memorandum of understanding (MOU) specifying terms, including responsibility for future ownership transfers, remains unsigned [1][2][3] - The MOU was initiated by the Trump administration [1] Contractual & Financial Transparency - A contract to reconfigure the aircraft has been signed with an American contractor, but the price of the contract is not being disclosed [2][3][4] - The delivery time for the contract with the American contractor is also not being disclosed, citing sensitivity [4] Air Force One Implications - Discussions about future aircraft, potentially including Air Force One, are occurring [2] - The current aircraft procurement process is lengthy, taking 7-10 years, necessitating a stop-gap alternative [5] - Public knowledge exists regarding delivery dates, costs, and overruns related to Boeing aircraft prepared for Air Force One [5][6]