President Donald Trump 's administration was first to reach out to Qatar about acquiring a $400-million Boeing 747 for Air Force One, according to a report from CNN. The report, which cites four individuals familiar with the matter, adds context to the administration's repeated assertions that the jet was simply a "gift" from the Gulf state.

Qatar Airways signaled it may still purchase widebody aircraft from Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF) (OTCPK:EADSY) in the future, even after recently announcing a landmark order with Boeing (NYSE:BA). “There will always be a chance for another order from Airbus,