Tuesday, 1 October 2013

15 Expensive Private Jets And The Billionaire Who Owned Them
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Are you getting sick of commercial airline travel? They charge you a fortune for a ticket but still have the nerve to nickel and dime you with baggage fees and other nonsense. You get at the airport several hours before your flight so you can spend one and a half hours getting waiting at the security checkpoint, where you have to take off your shoes and belt before they put you through that embarrassing Nudomatic 5000 x-ray machine. And all this just for the privilege of being herded onto an overcrowded plane like cattle and served a tiny bag of pretzels with a “complimentary” 4-ounce soft drink.

You have spending a lot of time waiting, going through customs and on top of that you might just lose your luggage at the most inopportune time. When you finally get in, you’re seated in a very uncomfortable seat right next to the most annoying passenger in the entire plane. You’re a lucky person aren’t you! The following hours are a combination between awkward conversations and faking a nap while the baby just two seats behind you wouldn’t stop crying!

For some rich people are good enough reasons to go and buy a private jet, and you can’t blame them for doing so! In a world where speed has become crucial owning your own private jet can be a great investment. Just imagine having an entire jet at your disposal, designed to fit your every need! These people did just that, they took the private jet experience to a whole other level!

I guess if I’m one of billionaire or millionaire I would love to buy one too if I have to spending most of my precious time to travel. Oh, forgive me! Not only me! But you too I guess! Well, let’s pray to god then to fulfill our dream.

Please do cover your nose before you scroll down these articles. Are you ready?

Check this out which one is your dream:-



15. Bombardier Challenger 600 Series 

Price estimated : $25 Million
The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets. It was first produced by Canadair as an independent company and then produced from 1986 by Canadair as a division of Bombardier Aerospace. One of billionaire who owned this jet is Gautam Singhania.









14. Embraer Legacy 650

Price estimated : $29 Million
The Embraer Legacy 650 is a longer-range version of the Legacy 600 giving it a range capability of 7,223km (3,900nm) non-stop with four passengers, or 3,840 nm (7,112 km) with eight passengers, about 500 nm (926 km) farther than the Legacy 600. It was announced at the 2009 NBAA show, and certified by the FAA in February 2011Billionaire who is currently owned this jet is Jackie Chan.








13. Dassault Falcon 900

Price estimated : $33 Million
The Dassault Falcon 900 is a French-built corporate jet aircraft made by Dassault Aviation. It, and its larger sibling the Falcon 7X, are the only trijets in production. Both aircraft are notable in featuring an S-duct central engine. Today Falcon 900EX  is the most widely used among Falcon 900's variant. One of these jets owner is CEO of Globus, Sergio Mantegazza.








12. Gulfstream IV

Price estimated : $35 Million
The Gulfstream IV (or G-IV or GIV) and derivatives are a family of twin jet aircraft, mainly for private or business use. The aircraft was designed and built by Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamic company based in Savannah, Georgia, United Stated from 1985 until 2003. One of billionaire who owned this jet is KP Singh, Indian Real Estate. 










11. Gulfstream G550

Price estimated : $36 Million
The Gulfstream G550 was build for luxury and comfort. The executive model can accommodate up to 16 passengers with berthing for 6 of them. One of G550's owner is Philip Green.





10. Bombardier BD-700 Global Express

Price estimated : $45 Million
 The Bombardier Global Express is a large cabin, ultra long range business jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace in Toronto, Canada. There are currently three variants, the original Global Express, Global 5000 and Global 6000. The Global Express has been modified for military mission, such as the Raytheon Sentinel and The USAF E-11A. The Global Express can fly intercontinental ranges without refuelling (e.g New York- Tokyo) or between most two points in the world with only one stop. In this class the Global Express competes with the Airbus Corporate Jet, Boeing Business Jet And Gulfstream G550. Owner of these jets is Microsoft’s founder, Bill Gates.






9. Embraer Lineage 1000

Price estimated : $49.25 Million
The Embraer Lineage 1000 is a variant of the Embraer 190 regional jet airliner, launched as a private jet on May 2, 2006. Manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer, the Lineage is advertised as an “ultra-large” business jet with comfortable seating for 19. Currently owned this jets is Jorge Vergara, Mexican businessman.





8. Dassault Falcon 7X

Price estimated : $50 Million
The Dassault Falcon 7x is a large-cabin, long range business jet. It was first presented to the public at the 2005 Paris Air Show. The Falcon 7X can take you and 13 of your closest friend up to 6.800 miles away. Currently the owner of these jets is Bill Clinton, Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg.







7. Gulfstream G650

Price estimated : $65 Million
The Gulfstream G650 is a twin-engine business jet airplane produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Gulfstream began the G650 program in 2005 and revealed it to the public in 2008. The G650 is the company’s largest and fastest business jet with a top speed of Mach 0.925 or 704 mph. This G650 have a many fans all around the world. The person who has this G650 is Warren Buffet, Ralph Lauren, Oprah, David Geffen and Pierre Omidyar.




6. Boeing Business Jet 2

Price estimated : $73 Million

The Boeing Business Jet 2 series are variants of Boeing airliners for the corporate jet market, initially the 737 series airliners. This aircraft usually seats between 25 and 50 passangers within a luxurious configuration. This may include a master bedroom, a washroom with showers, a conference/dining area, and a living area. The Boeing Business jet is a 50/50 partnership between Boeing Commercial Airplanes and General Electric. Currently used by Mukesh Ambani from India who worth an estimated $22 Billion.








5. Airbus A319 ACJ

Price estimated : $81 Million
This model is the corporate jet version of A319. It incorporates removable extra fuel tanks which are installed in the cargo compartment, and an increased serviced ceiling of 12,000 m (40,000’) giving a range of 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km). Upon resale the aircraft can be reconfigured as a standard A319 by removing its extra tanks, thus maximizing its resale value. Certificated both European JAA and American FAA, the A319LR and ACJ are the only business jets approved for public transport on both sides of the Atlantic. The aircraft seats between 19 and 50 passengers but may be outfitted by the customers into any configuration. UB Group’s Chairman, Vijay Mallya currently owned this jet.







4. Boeing 757

Price estimated : $100  Million
Donald Trump in 2011 was purchased a 1968 Boeing 757 from Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen for a whopping $100 million. The he made it real classy by painting it, hanging some expensive works of art, adding some crystal lamps, and installing gold-plated seat belt buckles.










3. Boeing 747-8I VIP

Price estimated : $153  Million
Officially announced in 2005, the 747-8I VIP is the fourth-generation Boeing 747 version, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency. The 747-8I vip is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in United States and the Longest passenger aircraft in the world. These $153 million estimated aircraft currently owned by Hong Kong’s tycoon with estimated worth is $5 Billion, Joseph Lau.







2. Boeing 767 33A

Price estimated : $170  Million

If you’re 68th richest person in the world and you own a world’s famous soccer team, then why not get a boeing 767 that can usually accomodate 180 to 300 passengers? You can use it to transport the team from game to game. But I don’t know here why Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin need a these kind of aircraft size. I guess they would like to transport all the computers from Google’s company. Oh, no! Did you ever watch the movie named Die Hard? Yeah, maybe because Google founder need them to hacked everyone from the sky. Nice!







1. Airbus A380

Price estimated : $500  Million
The Airbus A380 have a nick name, Flying Palace. The most expensive private jet ever created is scheduled to be delivered this year to Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal. The double-decker behemoth is said to feature a garage for two Rolls-Royce, a stable for horses and camels, a pen for hawks and a prayer room that rotates so as to always face to Mecca. There’s no partition for women? Oh! I forgot, He’s a prince of Mecca. There’s no sins for him.





Some of estimated price is a price when they bought the jets at that time. Today's current market for private jets are more than $40 Million. If you had a dream about to buy one, you have worth an estimated more than $40 million. 

But if you're not one of $40 Million worth person, some private airlines still can fulfil your dream to fly with private airlines. Currently price for private jet is $5000 per hour. The price still sounds expensive, isn't?  But you don't have to worry about the price if you have 10 to 16 people to fly with like your family and friends. Do a donation with them. 



Author Esteban



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