President Donald Trump’s confirmation Sunday that the United States may accept a presidential aircraft gifted from Qatar marked the latest escalation in his clash with Boeing, which is years behind on its government contract to build the new Air Force One.

Boeing has proposed delivering its delayed new version of Air Force One in 2027, a U.S. Air Force official said on Wednesday.

President Trump said he was “disappointed” in Boeing for not being quick enough to refurbish Air Force One — and praised Qatar for offering him a free luxury jet valued at $400 million

Boeing has told the Air Force it can deliver new Air Force One jets by 2027 if the service agrees to loosen some requirements, according to a service official. The VC-25B aircraft were originally scheduled for delivery in 2024, but delays have pushed projections to 2028 or 2029, drawing public rebuke from President Donald Trump.

The delivery of Boeing's new Air Force One is now proposed for 2027, delayed from the initial 2024 deadline. Adjustments in security requirements aim to enhance production efficiency, while discussions with the White House continue to ensure capability standards are met.

The US Air Force is pushing to speed up the delivery of the new Air Force One as President Trump wants a new aircraft before his second term ends in 2029.