Ever want to see inside a luxury jet owned by a billionaire? Here we'll give
you a special glimpse of how the rich and famous are tooling around.
From Trump's $100m 757 to the most luxurious of all, you'll get
an exclusive inside look at the private jets of the rich and famous. Enjoy! :)
A pilot himself, actor Harrison Ford owns several planes,
including this Cessna 680 Sovereign jet.
Harrison Ford
Model: Cessna 680
Estimated Cost: $18,000,000
The 73-year-old actor has long been active in aviation. As a qualified pilot,
Ford owns a total of eight planes, among them this Cessna 680 Sovereign, a
long-range jet. The green plane has nine seats, with a maximum capacity of 12,
and is considered a transcontinental aircraft, reaching speeds of 527 mph
(848 km/h) and an elevation of 47,000 ft (14,000 m).
'Flying is like good music,' the Star Wars star said. 'It elevates the spirit
and it's an exhilarating freedom. I love the machines, I love the aviation
community. I used to own airplanes and have pilots flying them for me, but I
finally realized they were having more fun than I was.'
Russian billionaire, and owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich owns
a customized Boeing 767.
Roman Abramovich
Model: Boeing 767-300
Estimated Cost: $83,600,000
The sky's the limit for the Russian billionaire, who also owns the Chelsea
Football Club. After all, the paint job alone for his stunning aircraft costs
a staggering $76,000.
The magnificent jet has the same air missile avoidance system as the Air Force
One, plus room for 30 seated dining guests on board. In an airline configuration
it can seat 350, but the private jet version includes exceptional high spec VIP
luxury interiors, with options such as 30-seat dining room; boardroom, master
bedrooms, luxury bathrooms with showers; and spacious living room.
Other luxury features include chestnut interiors and even elements of gold
peppered throughout the decor. 'The Bandit,' as the plane is known, is said
to be one of the safest aircraft in the world and is most often seen parked
at the Harrods Aviation facility at Stansted Airport, near London.
Real estate tycoon and Presidential candidate Donald Trump, owns a Boeing 757 jet
that is reportedly worth almost $100 million.
Both Donald's daughter Ivanka and his daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska have posted
images from inside the jet.
He's not a pilot himself, but the American billionaire recognizes a quality
aircraft when he sees one.
Gold accents are visible throughout the aircraft, which also has a double bed
and marble bathroom.
Donald Trump
Model: Boeing 757
Estimated Cost: $95,800,000
The real estate mogul and US Presidential candidate sure knows how to travel in style.
His private Boeing 757 is as luxurious as you would expect, complete with a
double bed, spacious lounge with sofas, gold accents and even a marble bathroom.
Pillows and cushions throughout are, of course, embossed with the clan's crest.
A family affair, Trump also uses the jet to conduct business and interviews
with daughter Ivanka. Daughter-in-law Lara Yunaska has also posted images
to Instagram from inside the plane.
The Bombardier Global Express is a popular choice among Hollywood's elite and is
Oprah Winfrey's, Celine Dion's and Steven Spielberg's plane.
The Global Express XRS private plane has a sumptuous leather interior and
can fit anywhere from 8 to 14 passengers.
Oprah Winfrey, Celine Dion, Steven Spielberg
Model: Bombardier Global Express XRS
Estimated Cost: $42,000,000
Known for its ultra long-range performance capabilities, the Global Express XRS
is the perfect pick for those with schedules as hectic as these Hollywood
heavyweights. The Bombardier Global Express was the pioneer of large cabin
long range jets when it was launched in 1993, opening up a number of long range
routes. It now comes in several variants, including the XRS.
The spacious all-leather interior can comfortably fit anywhere from eight to
14 passengers and the bathroom and galley are complete with luxurious designer
fixtures. The jet is powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, and can attain
a maximum altitude of 51,000 ft, travelling for up to 16 hours without requiring
refuelling.
Comedian Jim Carrey's impressive Gulfstream V jet (stock photo) is anything but
funny, reaching near-supersonic speeds.
Jim Carrey
Model: Gulfstream V
Estimated Cost: $59,000,000
Funny man Jim Carrey has made millions off of his successful film career,
starring in franchises such as Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber, and, as it
turns out, he's spending his fortune on one impressive form of travel.
The Gulfstream V is one of the highest performance private jets in the world.
It can accommodate up to 16 passengers and fly nearly as fast as the speed
of sound. Carrey is so proud of his purchase, he's reportedly told studio
bosses that any film that he appears in that also features footage of planes
in any context must also include shots of his own jet.
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A look inside the lavish Gulfstream G550 business jet.
Tiger Woods owns a Gulfstream G550 jet, pictured here departing the Boca Raton
airport.
Tiger Woods
Model: Gulfstream G550
Estimated Cost: $53,500,000
Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn (left) has been photographed boarding the athlete's
private plane in the past.
After racking up an impressive 14 major championship golf wins - and an
estimated fortune of over $1 billion - Tiger Woods can now jet off to
any course in the world on a whim, thanks to his Gulfstream G550.
The G550 cabin is known for its luxury design, great light and views -
Gulfstream jets have iconic, wide oval windows - and all versions come
with a built-in restroom and wardrobes.
The G550 has the efficiency to fly over 12,000 km nonstop for more than
12 hours, can comfortably fit 18 passengers and reaches altitudes of up
to 51,000 feet.
John Travolta is such a plane fan that he is himself now a qualified pilot,
having completed a Qantas course.
The multi-millionaire owns seven aircrafts, including a Boeing 707, a Boeing 727
and this DC3.
John Travolta
Model: Owns 7 planes - among them:
Boeing 707, Bombardier Challenger 601,
Boeing 727 and three Gulfstream jets
Estimated Cost: N/A
Grease star John Travolta has made his love for airplanes well known over
the past several years, even going so far as to build two customized runways
for his jets on his Florida property. While extravagant, such a multi-million
dollar home makeover makes sense for a man who owns seven planes. Travolta is
also an honorary pilot for the Australian aircraft company, Qantas, and has
flown over 35,000 miles on his own.
Action hero Tom Cruise owns a Gulfstream IV aircraft, estimated at $36 million.
Tom Cruise
Model: Gulfstream IV
Estimated Cost: $36,000,000
For a man as well known for his action-packed roles as Tom Cruise, it seems
as though his time spent on the set of Top Gun has inspired his real-life love
of aviation. It should come as no surprise then that he's the proud owner of a
state-of-the-art G4 jet. With a crew of two and room for up to 19 passengers,
the Gulfstream IV has a maximum range of 7,820 km and can reach an altitude of
up to 45,000 feet.
Perhaps the most famous private plane in the world, the Air Force One is
unparalleled in size and safety.
Barack Obama with President's Jet
Model: Boeing 747-200B
Estimated Cost: $390,000,000
It's known across the world as the Air Force One when it's transporting the
world's most powerful man around the globe - and this heavily-modified
aircraft is tailored accordingly. (Interestingly, there are two identical
planes in operation, which are referred to as SAM 2800 and SAM 2900 when
the President is not on board.)
The grand luxury private jets have been dubbed the 'White House on Wings,'
with 4,000 square feet of floor space on board. The front of the aircraft
mimics the aesthetic of the White House and the Presidential Suite is
composed of beds, a shower, vanity, double sink and a private office.
The Air Force One also carries a full medical crew and is stocked with
essentials and raw food materials. And when it comes to security, the
plane has some of the most state of the art attack countermeasures in the
world, such as encrypted communication lines, and is even able to weather
the effects of an electromagnetic pulse, such as those generated during a
nuclear detonation.
HERE'S A PRIVATE JET THAT TRUMPS TRUMP'S
- AND EVERYONE ELSE'S FOR THAT MATTER...
With at least $22 billion in the bank, a Cessna was simply not an option.
In 2008 Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud ordered this Airbus A380, the
world's biggest private jet for the trifling sum of $487 million.
The same model is used by Singapore Airlines and Emirates and can fly 800
passengers 8,000 miles before refuelling. But the Saudi prince didn't need
800 seats, so he had them removed to make room for an opulent, marble-finished
Turkish bath and a parking space for his Rolls-Royce at an additional cost of
$150m.
The plane also boasted a dedicated prayer area in which computer-generated
mats moved to point towards Mecca. The Western-educated prince, known as the
Warren Buffett of the Middle East because of his reputation as a shrewd investor,
has had a stable of private jets, including a modified Boeing 747 and an
Airbus 321. He also bought a 280ft superyacht, 5KR, formerly owned by Donald
Trump, which was featured in the Bond film, 'Never Say Never Again'.
Coffee or Tea, sir? Inside the 14-seat dining room that oozes opulence
and extravagance, passengers fortunate enough to have made the cut enjoy
their meals from a gold-rimmed table and from the comfort of huge
leather reclining chairs. Yes, they are recliners!
On the throne: The Saudi prince had a specially designed central seat in the
middle of a golden lounge with thick carpets and marble tops.
A couple of the Saudi Prince's other 'toy's: A Hawker jet, left, and a
Boeing 747. Private airplanes belonging to Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal sit
on the tarmac at the private aviation terminal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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