Top 5 most expensive private jets in the world and their owners
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9 Jan 2024
The most expensive private jets in the world are owned by incredibly wealthy individuals who see these planes not just as a means of travel but as symbols of their opulence.
The most expensive private jet in the world is owned by Alisher Umanov, a Russian billionaire, who turned an Airbus A340-300 into his own luxurious flying mansion at a cost of $400 million.
The jet is rumored to be the largest private jet in Russia and possibly in all of Europe. The Airbus A340-300 is a long-range, wide-body airliner that can carry up to 375 passengers.
Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau owns a customised Boeing 747-8 VIP worth $367 million, the second most expensive private jet in the world, equipped with a master bedroom, lounge, office, dining room, and high-tech entertainment system.
The jet can fly up to 8,000 nautical miles at a speed of Mach 0.855, which is close to the speed of sound.
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The Sultan of Brunei, known for his lavish lifestyle, owns a $230 million Boeing 747-430 with a gold-plated interior featuring gold accents on furniture and fixtures.
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Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire and Chelsea Football Club owner, spent $170 million upgrading his Boeing 757, named The Bandit, with luxurious amenities and top-notch security features including an anti-missile system, a radar jamming device, and bulletproof windows.
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Even celebrities like Kim Kardashian showcase their extreme wealth through private jets. The fifth most expensive private jet in the world is owned by her.
Her Gulfstream G650ER, worth $150 million, is customized with a sleek interior, bedroom, bathroom, lounge, bar, and cinema. It can fly up to 7,500 nautical miles at a speed of Mach 0.925, which is close to the speed of sound.
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These jets go beyond mere transportation and they serve as glamorous displays of immense affluence and comfort for the super-rich.
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