Top-10 world’s most expensive private jets

Private jets are the ultimate luxury items most of us will probably only dream of getting. The comfort of choosing your own schedule and skipping waiting at the airport is something beyond imagination for a regular person.

So, it comes as no surprise that a personal aircraft is a symbol of power and wealth. Only a group of the most privileged people enjoys the freedom that comes with owning a private jet. However, even in this category of people, already far from being numerous, there are outstanding individuals taking their planes to a whole new level. This list of the world’s most expensive private jets includes ones belonging to people from completely different countries and backgrounds, united by their love for customized aircraft.

In their commodities and interior design, these machines can be compared to famous luxury hotels. In addition to this, the features found on board of the private jets include things like fully-equipped boardrooms and missile-defense systems, making them the epitome of opulence in the form of a plane.

 10. MUKESH AMBANI’S BOEING BUSINESS JET 2

The last place in our top-10 belongs to the private jet of Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest businessman. The head of an oil-gas-telecom conglomerate has probably acquired the habit of getting the best of the best, and his $73 million aircraft is no exception.

This aircraft’s interior exceeds 95 square meters, has an executive lounge for board meetings, a fully-equipped master suite with a bedroom and a bath, as well as separate areas for sitting and dining.

This Boeing Business Jet 2 is equipped with two CFM 56-7B27 Turbofan Engines, which allow for a cruising speed up to 870 km per hour. The maximum flight range for the jet is about 12,300 kilometers.

 9. VIJAY MALLYA’S AIRBUS A319

This customized private jet is estimated to cost Indian businessman Vijay Mallya almost $81 million. It features a bar and a remarkable dining area and can accommodate about thirty passengers.

The aircraft has two Wing Pylon Mounted Turbofan engines, and its cruising speed can be up to 828 km per hour. This Airbus A319 has a flight range of 9,475 kilometers and features a board room for video conferences.

The owner had to sell A320, and given that it was over ten years old, it must have decreased in price significantly.

 8. JOSEPH LAU’S BOEING 747-8 VIP

This private jet definitely lives up to its name “Dreamliner”. Its owner Joseph Lau, a real-estate tycoon from Hong Kong, enjoys a 445 square meter interior on two levels.

Having paid more than $150 million, Mr. Lau made sure to equip both a home and an office on board. General Electric GEnx engines made it possible for Boeing 747-8 VIP to cruise at a speed close to 1200 km per hour. What is more, its flight range of 17,020 kilometers is the longest in this list. Inside there is a gym, an office for board meetings, and several guest rooms.

 7. TYLER PERRY’S GULFSTREAM III

This spacious plane looks like a house with several viewing rooms, a VIP bedroom with a bathroom, a fancy dining area, as well as a kitchen. There are two Rolls Royce Spey Turbofan engines that enable the aircraft to reach a speed of 903 km/hr. Gulfstream III belonging to American actor, writer, producer, comedian, and director Tyler Perry allows for about 7,403 kilometer flight range.

Another detail is that it was this plane that was used for transportation of Whitney Houston’s body after her tragic death.

  6. DONALD TRUMP’S BOEING 757

This super expensive private jet can now be called Air Force One since it is owned by the current President of the USA – Donald Trump. He paid for it $100 million before customization, which was probably pricy, as 24K gold was used for the interior.

Two-hundred-forty people can normally board a Boeing 757, but in Trump’s plane, the number of passengers decreased to just forty-three passengers. With two Rolls Royce RB211 Turbofan engines this 757 allows for a cruising speed of 1,044 km per hour, and its range is about 12,874 kilometers.

 5. BOEING 767 – ROMAN ABRAMOVICH – $170 MILLION

Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, sometimes uses his expensive private jet to transport his team. The 767 boasts a lavish lounge and sleeping areas, a dining area, and interestingly enough, an anti-missile system.

Its speed can be up to 850 km per hour thanks to General Electric GF6-80C2 B2F engines, and its maximum flight range is about 11,090 kilometers. Also, it features an interior of chestnut and gold and a 4.5 meters wide cabin.

 4. BOEING 747-430 OF THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI

Expectedly, the aircraft belonging to the Sultan of Brunei is beyond luxurious.  Rumor has it, that he paid extra $100 million for customization of this already expensive private jet which turned the 747-430 into a five-star hotel with golden and crystal accents in design.

Turbofan Jet Engines power the aircraft to a cruising speed of 988 km per hour and a flight range of 13,450 kilometers.

 3. ALISHER USMANOV’S AIRBUS A340-300

The third place in our top-10 goes to the Airbus A340 owned by a Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. It has been reported that this lavish plane is even larger than Vladimir Putin’s jet.

It features several sitting areas, as well as sleeping quarters, bathrooms, and dining room with luxurious leather chairs.

Its maximum cruising speed is 915 km per hour with a flight range of 13,699 kilometers thanks to four Turbofan engines. The estimated price is about $400 million, which explains its high position on this list.

 2. AIRBUS A380 OF SAUDI PRINCE AL-WALEED BIN TALAL

In order to have more leg-room in his super expensive private jet, Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal decided to customize the biggest commercial airliner on the planet. The cabin space is about 550 square meters, which allows for not just the amenities of home, but a palace.

With garage doors featured, this expensive private jet is suitable for transporting cars, horses, and even camels. This A380 has been called a “Flying Palace” with several furnished bedrooms. Another unique feature is a rotating prayer room that always faces Mecca.

The plane has four Engine Alliance GP 7270 engines that power it to a cruising speed of 1,050.87 km per hour and a flight range of 15,700 kilometers.

 1. BOEING 747-8 VIP

The owner of the most expensive private jet on this list chooses to remain anonymous. No surprise here – the Boeing was reported to cost about $358 million before customization, which is estimated to be another $200 million. This makes astonishing $558 million in total! The fully appointed Boeing with 1458 meters of cabin space is the definition of luxury and personalization.

Four General Electric GEnx 2B67 engines allow for a cruising speed of 1,044.44 km per hour. Our winner boasts a flight range of 13,450 kilometers. Onboard, there is an office, a dining room for fourteen people, two living rooms, and a number of bedrooms with a master suite. However, the most opulent feature must be basins made of gold.