… and his prized narrow-body Boeing 757 jet, which he calls “Trump Force One.”
The 757 first flew in 1991 and was previously operated by the now-defunct companies Sterling Airways in Denmark and TAESA Airlines in Mexico.
It was also Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s corporate jet for a time before being sold to Trump.
With registration N757AF, Trump bought the 31-year-old plane in 2011 for an amount that would amount to 100 million dollars (similar amount in euros, at current exchange rates), and it became an icon of his campaign rallies in 2016 throughout the United States.
It was no secret whose plane was overhead, as it sported a giant “T” on its tail and “TRUMP” written in large letters on the fuselage.
However, when Trump won the presidency in 2016, he was required to use the government transportation fleet while in office.
Thus, he exchanged his beloved 757 for the presidential aircraft, but the plane continued to be used by members of the Trump Organization from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, the plane was parked at Stewart International Airport in New York, where it stayed for 2 years before flying to Louisiana (USA) in November 2021 to be refurbished.
Trump announced on his website in May 2021 that the plane, which needed a fresh coat of paint and maintenance work, would be “fully restored and updated” in Louisiana and “used at upcoming rallies.”
The new livery sports a black fuselage and an American flag on the tail…
…and the golden letters of the signature “Trump”.
“Excellence requested, excellence delivered!” Grenzebach sums up Business Insider: “The great men and women at Landlocked Aviation take pride in consistently delivering superior quality aircraft refinish work while providing exceptional customer service.
The private aircraft is expected to return soon, when the former head of state officially kicks off his 2024 presidential campaign: take a look at Trump’s luxurious trip as it was in 2011.
Entering from the back of the jetthe first thing you see is the interior of the kitchen complete with glassware, a sink and coffee maker, creating a small kitchen.
The 43-seat aircraft accommodates meals gourmetbut Trump has been seen eating a Big Mac and fries on board.
Beyond the galley is a first-class stateroom and a dining area with armchairs and a sofa…
…and a table with 4 chairs, from which Trump frequently conducted interviews.
Amanda Miller, senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications for the Trump Organization, explained in a 2011 video that seat belts and other trim are plated with 24-karat gold…
…and the headrests and pillows have been embossed with the Trump family crest.
Walking through the plane, passengers find the main room, which has seating, a sofa and the SkyTheater, with a 57″ TV and a sound system that plays a “Hollywood screening room,” Miller says.
There is also a touch screen system that controls the theater and has a special “T” list that shows Trump’s favorite movies and CDs.
The plane wouldn’t be complete without a few bedrooms, including a guest room with wood finishes, a home theater, and 2 sofas that convert to a double bed.
In addition, Trump has his own private bedroom with a custom headboard, pillows, and duvet, as well as a home theater system and work desk.
The former president also has a master bath with a green countertop and gold sink…
…as well as a toilet that serves as a seat, something common in many jets private.
Towards the front of the plane there is a VIP area with a sofa and armchairs, where pilots or other important people can relax.
Although the plane is decked out, it’s not much use without pilots. Veteran aviators John Dunkin and Jay Galpin were at the controls of the 757’s glass cockpit in 2014.
Since his comeback, Jack Sweeney, who has become famous for tracking the planes of billionaires like Elon Musk on Twitter, has logged the latest 757 flights on his Twitter account, “Trump Jets.”
As of October 15, the jet The 757 made several flights around Lake Charles, Louisiana, before returning home to Palm Beach, Florida, on Oct. 19, according to the tracking website. ADS-B Exchange.
