Is the luxury Boeing 747-8 previously used by the Qatari royal family a Flying Palace or Political Headache? Qatar Denies Giving Trump Jet. The Jet stirs legal controversy around Trump’s Air Force One plans. Qatar’s $400 Million Jet is at the center of a political firestorm as reports suggest it may soon serve as President Donald Trump’s temporary Air Force One. With a price tag of $400 million and palace-like amenities, the aircraft—dubbed the “Flying Palace” has triggered ethical, legal, and diplomatic debates in Washington and beyond.