Follow the latest on Trump's Gulf trip An order by Qatar Airways for up to 100 wide-body Boeing aircraft during US President Donald Trump's visit to Doha this week would be a major boost for the struggling US aircraft manufacturer.

President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.

President Donald Trump’s long-held fascination with the world of aviation is proving a useful tool for governments and companies seeking to win his favor. The US president is a noted aviation buff — branding his personal Boeing 757 “Trump Force One” and seeking to acquire a Qatari luxury jet to serve as a the new presidential aircraft.

Boeing is poised to receive a substantial order from Qatar Airways, which is part of Trump's plan to boost U.S. manufacturing.

Donald Trump attended Qatar Airways' signing ceremony for an order of five Boeing 777F aircraft at the White House.

Qatar Airways is putting the final touches on an order for around 100 Boeing widebody jets, according to people familiar with deliberations.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that the federal government is hiring defense contractor L3Harris to refurbish a Boeing 747 previously used by the Qatari government. It now appears that the plane will be gifted to the U.S. next week during Trump’s first official foreign trip, barring the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

President Donald Trump's long-held fascination with the world of aviation is proving a useful tool for governments and companies seeking to win his favor.

Schumer also called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before Congress and answer a number of questions related to the potential gift.