10 of The Most Expensive Private Jets in

10 OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE PRIVATE JETS IN THE WORLD Created by Lindsey Hoard

1. Boeing 747-8 VIP – Anonymous – $558 million ◦ This private jet, the billionaire owner of which chooses to remain anonymous, reportedly came with a price tag of $358 million dollars, and this before any customization was performed. Customization accounted for another $200 million dollars, bringing the grand total to a whopping $558 million US dollars. The fully appointed Boeing 747-8’s 1458 meters of cabin space provides ample room for all manner of luxury and personalization.

2. Airbus A380 Custom – Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal – $402 million ◦ If you’re looking for luxury and leg-room in a private jet, why not just customize the largest commercial airliner in the world? That’s exactly what Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal decided to do. With 550 square meters of cabin space, the Prince’s Airbus 380 Private Jet has more than enough room for all the amenities of home, even if home happens to be a palace.

3. Airbus A340-300 – Alisher Usmanov – $400 million ◦ The next custom private jet on our list is the Airbus A340 of Russian billionaire business magnate Alisher Usmanov. Mr. Usmanov’s private Airbus has raised a few eyebrows in the mother-country, as the Uzbek-born investor and philanthropist’s aircraft is reported to be larger than Vladimir Putin’s own private jet.

4. Boeing 747-430 – Sultan of Brunei – $323 million ◦ One wouldn’t expect the Sultan of Brunei to travel in anything but the lap of luxury, and the Sultan’s custom 747 does not disappoint. Reportedly, he paid $100 million on top of the selling price in order to ensure the highest standards of luxury. Featuring a lavish interior replete with gold and crystal, the Sultan’s 747 is as ornate (if not more so) as any five-star hotel.

5. Boeing 767 – Roman Abramovich – $170 million ◦ Roman Abramovich, the owner of our next luxury private-jet, also happens to be the owner of the Chelsea Football Club. Frequently he uses the 767 to transport his team in style. The jet boasts a lavishly appointed lounge and sleeping areas, as well as a dining area that accommodates thirty.

6. Boeing 757 – Donald Trump – $100+ million ◦ This private luxury jet is known by a famous callsign when its owner is aboard these days: Air Force One. Now-President Donald Trump reportedly paid $100 million dollars for the airliner before any customization had been performed.

7. Gulfstream III – Tyler Perry – $125 million ◦ This private Gulfstream III is propelled by two Rolls Royce Spey Turbofan engines that allow the jet a maximum cruising speed of 903 km/hr. The custom Gulfstream III belonging to Mr. Perry also boasts a more than respectable 7,402.98 kilometer flight range. The thirty-eight cubic meter interior of Tyler Perry’s custom private-jet features a private VIP bedroom and bathroom.

8. Boeing 747-8 VIP – Joseph Lau – $367 million ◦ Aptly designated the “Dreamliner,” this private jet is owned by Hong Kong Real- Estate tycoon Joseph Lau. The plane‘s 445 square meter interior features two levels, joined by a spiral staircase. At a price tag of $153 million, Mr. Lau pulled out all the stops in customizing his home (and office) away from home.

9. Airbus A319 – Vijay Mallya – $81 million ◦ Purchased and customized by liquor mogul Vijay Mallya, this private-jet came at a cost of $80.7 million. Featuring a fully- stocked bar and luxury dining area, this customized Airbus A319 Corporate Jet can accommodate thirty passengers comfortably. Two Wing Pylon Mounted Turbofan engines allow the jet a maximum cruising speed of 828km/hr. The custom Airbus has a flight range of 9,475 kilometers.

10. Boeing Business Jet 2 – Mukesh Ambani – $73 million ◦ The owner of the last entry on our list of the most expensive private jets in the world is India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. The largest shareholder in India’s most valuable company, Mr. Ambani is no stranger to the finest things in life and his jet is no exception.

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