Summary
- Donald Trump’s private 757, known as Trump Force One, is a symbol of opulence and features golden decor throughout, but the excess weight of the gold may affect the plane’s range.
- Canadian rapper Drake owns a Boeing 767-200, which was originally a cargo plane. He spent over $100 million renovating it into an executive transport featuring his OVO owl logo.
- Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s private Boeing 787 Dreamliner, valued at over $350 million, is one of the most luxurious aircraft with a meticulously designed cabin. It was seized by US authorities during sanctions against Russia.
The world of private jets is undeniably exclusive, but even within the narrow group of individuals that is able to own their own aircraft, there are even fewer who hold the unique distinction of owning a plane the size of a commercial aircraft. These jets sit at the absolute pinnacle of luxury, making the space usually reserved for over a hundred passengers available for just a handful of travelers.
Furthermore, the level of wealth required in order to maintain such a massive aircraft for one’s personal use cannot be understated. Nonetheless, these aircraft stand at the very edge of what luxury travel can be and are fascinating to examine. In this article, we’ll break down five of the most opulent Boeing private jets owned by celebrities.
1 Trump Force One
Model: Boeing 757-200
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Aircraft value: |
$100 Million |
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Maximum occupancy: |
24 |
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Other aircraft owned: |
Cessna Citation X, three helicopters |
With seating for up to 24 passengers and a lavish bedroom, Donald Trump’s private 757 is among the most well-known Boeing private jets in the sky today. The airline also features golden decor everywhere, from seat belts to the sink in the bathroom to furnishings inside the jet’s cinema. So much so is gold present in the aircraft that the excess weight of the material likely affects the plane’s range in a notable capacity.
As the aircraft accompanied the ex-president to the majority of his campaign rallies, it primarily served as a symbol of opulence to help bolster the then-candidate’s image. Upon ascending to the presidency, Donald Trump then traveled onboard the modified Boeing 747 aircraft that serve traditionally as Air Force One. For a brief period, while Trump Force One was undergoing renovations, Trump’s Cessna Citation X served as his primary mode of transport.
2 Air Drake
Model: Boeing 767-200
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Aircraft Value: |
$200 Million |
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Aircraft Age: |
23 years |
Canadian rapper Drake recently acquired a Boeing 767-200, which stands today as one of the most valuable aircraft owned by a musician. The aircraft came into Drake’s position as a gift from Canadian cargo airline Cargojet.
Originally, the plane had served as a cargo aircraft for over twenty years, operating across the globe. In 2019, Drake announced his ownership of the jet to the world via social media, featuring his logo, the OVO owl, painted along the fuselage in a video. Over $100 million was reportedly spent on renovating the jet from a cargo jet to an executive transport.
3 A Russian Oligarch’s Dreamliner
Model: Boeing 787
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Aircraft value: |
$410 Million |
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Maximum Capacity: |
50 |
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Other aircraft owned: |
Gulfstream G650ER |
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s private Boeing 787 Dreamliner is unquestionably one of the most luxurious aircraft to ever take to the skies. Valued at over $350 Million, the jet boasts not just all the benefits of a state-of-the-art modern long-haul airliner, but also an immaculately designed cabin.
Abramovich’s 787 Dreamliner, alongside his $60 million Gulfstream G650ER, were both seized by US authorities amid sanctions against Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. If these restrictions are reversed, we could soon see this luxurious aircraft take to the skies once more.
4 Dutch Air Force One
Model: Boeing 737
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Aircraft value: |
$65 Million |
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Maximum capacity: |
12 |
The King of the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander, has a $65 million private Boeing 737 aircraft for his use. At times, the Dutch monarch offers the jet to other members of the Dutch government, such as the prime minister, for executive transportation. The aircraft is outfitted with all the bells and whistles one would expect of a king’s private jet, with a few that you wouldn’t expect.
One specific thing that one might find fascinating is often found in the aircraft’s cockpit. King Willem-Alexander, a lifelong pilot and former captain for Dutch flag carrier Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), is often found flying the aircraft. In 2017, the Dutch government replaced its former executive transport, a Fokker 70 jet.
5 The Flying Palace
Model: Boeing 747-8
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Aircraft value: |
$220 Million |
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Other aircraft owned: |
An Airbus A340 and a Boeing 767-200 |
Beyond all others on this list and at the peak of luxury itself is a heavily modified Boeing 747-8 owned by the Sultan of Brunei. Unsurprisingly, as the Sultan of an oil-rich nation, the monarch spared no offense in outfitting the aircraft as lavishly as possible. The aircraft sports solid gold features in all cabins, including complete gold sinks and gold cowling surrounding the plane’s windows.
Other features of the aircraft include a massively lavish dining room and multiple suites for the Sultan and his companions. This aircraft is not the only lavish widebody jet owned by the Royal House of Brunei, with the family also owning an Airbus A340 and a Boeing 767-200. In addition, the Sultan has modified the jet to include additional fuel tanks, allowing it to extend a traditional 747’s range up to 8,100 nautical miles.
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