Trump reportedly set to accept jet from Qatar’s ruling family

A 13-year-old private Boeing aircraft that President Donald Trump toured (Ben Curtis/AP)

Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and US officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft.

ABC News reported that Mr Trump will use the plane as a new version of Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office in January 2029, when ownership will be transferred to the foundation overseeing his yet-to-be-built presidential library.