Of course, we understand that successful people spend millions on real estate, luxury bags, and expensive travel, but how much do you need to earn to get your private jet? Experts conducted a study on who can afford the most expensive private jets in the world.
Buying any private jet requires very deep pockets, with even the smallest of them costing millions of dollars.
But for many successful people, just private planes are not enough, they need special ones. Of course, such purchases cost extraordinary money.
It is important to note that the actual purchase of the aircraft is only one part of the cost, but owning it and keeping it running is another matter that also requires additional millions. Such amounts are difficult to even fit in your head.
Roman Abramovich – $350 million
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich made his fortune by investing in oil, steel, and mining companies after the fall of the Soviet Union. He reportedly owns a collection of private jets, the most expensive of which is the $350 million Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This plane is said to have a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, several bathrooms with marble countertops, and a dining area where business lunches can be held.
Abramovich’s previous plane had an anti-missile system and “rooms” for his security staff, so the latest Boeing likely has all these bonuses. True, now the Russian billionaire cannot enjoy the flight, as the plane was confiscated by the US authorities as part of the imposition of sanctions.
Drake – $185 million
Canadian rapper Drake’s private Boeing 767 costs $185 million and can normally accommodate several hundred passengers. Instead of the usual salon, it has a luxurious space with plush leather chairs, a kitchen, and several bathrooms. Boeing 767, nicknamed Air Drake, is used to fly the rapper around the world during the tour and for various VIP performances.
However, Drake’s plane has become a fuss in the media, not just because it costs so much, but also because of the short flights the celebrity uses it for. It turned out that the singer is too wasteful – so much so that he uses his Boeing for flights 14 minutes long! Of course, he was accused of putting too many harmful emissions into the atmosphere because of such luxuries.
Kim Kardashian – $150 million
Most celebrities are reluctant to let society into their private lives, much less their private jets. But, of course, Kim Kardashian is not like everyone else.
As a businesswoman and reality TV star, Kim Kardashian has had a very successful career showing online all her life. She once gave a TV tour of her Gulfstream G650ER in 2022 for viewers of her family show.
Kardashian and her team spend a lot of time with a smartphone in hand, so one of her requests was that every seat on the plane had a built-in phone charger. This was far from her only special request – she spent a total of about $ 150 million on her “Wishlist”.