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.

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

Qatari officials said the plane was being given by the Qatari Ministry of Defense to the Pentagon but Trump said the Boeing 747-8 jet will be used as Air Force One—the official presidential plane and according to multiple reports, after he leaves office, it will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation.

President Donald Trump rejected an ABC reporter's question about receiving a jet from Qatar on Monday, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept it.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, said Monday that President Trump must get approval from Congress before he is able to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is set to order 30 Boeing Co. single-aisle aircraft, as the kingdom lines up deals during President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip this week.