Air Force One aircraft completes final flight after 35 years

White House staff posted tributes on social media after the aircraft returned from a G7 trip and landed early this morning at a Washington-area base. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared a photo of the plane and wrote that he was "fortunate to fly around the world on this iconic plane for five and a half years — of the 35 years it has been serving US Presidents… THANK YOU…" White House communications director Steve Cheung posted, "The last ride.

The C-32 is often used to carry the Vice President, First Lady and some senior staff. Last month the Air Force said a Qatari jet had completed modification and flight testing and will be ready for use as the main presidential carrier as soon as this summer. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the department accepted the aircraft as an unconditional donation.

The Air Force began modifying the new jet last year, including a new paint scheme in red, white, gold and navy selected by the President. "