The term ‘private jet‘ refers to a plane owned and operated by a single individual or company. These planes are usually larger than commercial aircraft, offering luxury amenities such as gourmet meals, spacious seating areas, and spa services.
The bigger the plane, the better the amenities and space. We have you covered if you are curious about the most famous private jets worldwide.
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Here are the top 5 Biggest Private Jets in the World:
Prince AI Waleed Bin Talal’s Private A380
Regarding mentioning the world’s largest Jet, A380 takes the lead. This magnanimous plane awaited long for its first private customer. In 2007, the Saudi Prince placed an order for this aircraft at a Dubai Air Show but never took its delivery. Instead, according to Forbes, he sold it to a unanimous buyer who took its delivery in late 2012. This three-floored airplane was equipped with a Turkish Hammam, a private suit, Prince’s Rolls Royce, and a concert space.
Prince AI Waheed Bin Talal’s Private 747-400
The second largest private jet in the world is Boeing 747-400, belonging to Prince Al Waleed, who is also listed as number 45 among the wealthiest people in the world. The Prince first bought the plane in 2003 with 400 passenger seats. But the aircraft was completely altered to suit the requirements of the Prince. It contains two luxurious double bedrooms along with a golden throne in the cabin’s middle. There are 11 flight attendants available in the jet.
Roman Abramovich’s Boeing 787-8
Abramovich, one of the wealthiest men in the world, owns a fleet of luxury jets, including a private Boeing 767-33A/ER. Renowned as a ‘bandit,’ the aircraft was initially made for Hawaiian Airlines. But the airlines canceled the order for this jet, and Abramovich bought it from Boeing. Andrew Winch is credited for redesigning this Aircraft at an estimated US $300 million cost in 2016. It included luxury bathrooms, a giant boardroom, a 30-seat dining room, master bedrooms, and a spacious living room.
The aircraft has the same missile system as the US President’s Aircraft. However, in 2021, Abramovich exchanged it for Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, including it in the list of one of the most enormous private jets in the world.
Drake’s private Boeing 767-200
Well, it is not precisely Drake’s plane. Instead, it belongs to the Toronto-based cargo airline Cargojet. Airfreight company launched it as a free publicity deal. Why not? If you’ve got a plane or two to give away. And who foots the fuel bill? We don’t know. But we know that the aircraft has been outfitted in style with plush velvet sofas rather than stiff seats, fully carpeted floors, gold and wood surfaces, and an entire mirror wall.
Meanwhile, that does not suggest that the aircraft hasn’t been outfitted in style. With plush velvet sofas rather than stiff seats, gold and wood surfaces with a fully carpeted floor, and an entire mirror wall, there are several suites where passengers can enjoy privacy while traveling. There is even a fully enclosed private bathroom.
Air Force One
The presidential plane known as Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B specially modified to accommodate the president and his family. It costs $660 million to build.
This is the same model used by President Obama since 2009. Before him, it had been used by George W Bush and Bill Clinton.
Air Force One is the symbol of the American presidency worldwide. It’s the fastest plane in the air force and the largest passenger aircraft ever built.
The plane is named after the famous United States Air Force flight number.
