The U.S. Air Force is aiming to deliver a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar on or around July 4, with the aircraft planned to join the Air Force One fleet in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary, according to a U.S. official and another source familiar with the program. The effort focuses on upgrading the jet to presidential standards. One report says the White House accepted the aircraft from Qatar in 2025 and directed the Air Force to expedite the overhaul. It also states that L3Harris has been selected to perform the upgrades. The outlets agree that the timing is tied to the Independence Day window and that the aircraft would be used for presidential travel once modifications are completed. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about the specific scope of work beyond the upgrades required to meet Air Force One requirements, nor are the sources explicit about any contingency plans if the deadline slips.