The double-decker plane, previously configured for the Qatari royal family, was chosen as a temporary replacement while Boeing's long-delayed next-generation Air Force One aircraft remained unfinished. A source familiar with the retrofit told Radar: "The pressure to deliver the aircraft quickly meant difficult decisions had to be made. Officials believed meeting the president's timetable became the overriding priority, even though everyone understood there would be compromises compared with a fully upgraded Air Force One." It seemed rushed, and now there are lingering security concerns a need for speed came over a need for patience and checks." The Times investigation found Trump was closely involved in approving elements of the refurbishment, including decisions relating to the aircraft's features and security systems.