Currently A380 airbus is the largest commercial aircraft in the world. Imagine this extraordinarily large and exclusive airplane being customised just for a single person and his entourage. This is what Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal ordered for to be delivered this year. He bought it at a whopping $400 million and used approximately $100 million to customise it. It has been dubbed “Flying Palace” and that is what it will be with the entire necessary infrastructure installed within.
2. Boeing 747-430 (Owner: Sultan of Brunei)
This gigantic private jet is owned by the Sultan of Brunei, the richest monarch the world has ever seen. While commercial version of this enormous jet has the capacity of up to 345 passengers, Sultan of Brunei has customized his private one to accommodate him and his entourage at a cost of over $230 million. The interior (bathroom, bedroom and living room) of this private jet is fitted with high quality gold.
3. Boeing 767- 33A/ER (Owner: Roman Abramovich)
This great private jet dubbed the “Bandit” was bought and customized by the Russian business guru and multi-billionaire Roman Abramovich, better known for his stake in Chelsea FC. Originally designed to accommodate 300 passengers, he bought and customized the plane to carry his own football team comfortably and without any hassles. In total, the private jet was acquired at a price between $120 million and $150 million.
4. Boeing 747-400 (Owner: Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal)
Before acquiring the A380, Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal has been using Boeing 747-400 bought and customized at $220 million in 2003. It has two luxurious bedrooms, a 14-set dinning table and a throne in the middle of the plane to symbolize his palace back home. The jet has 11 flight attendant at any one point to ensure that the plane is working optimally to the well-being of the prince.
5. Boeing 757 (Owner: Donald Trump)
If this plane lands in your airport or passes within your sight, you will never mistake. Thanks to the boldly written surname of Donald Trump on its side. This business guru obtained the plane from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. He has since made luxurious customizations on the plane to his personal taste to the tune of $100 million.
Top 10 largest private Jets in the World Right Now
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6. Boeing 747-81 VIP (Owner: Joseph Lau)
This great private jet is owned by Hong Kong most influential and successful real estate investor Joseph Lau. The plane is referred to as “Dreamliner” and fitted with state-of-the-art technology ensuring that it has the best performance and VIP level facilities in the interior. This four-engine giant plane can accommodate hundreds of passengers if it were commercialized.
7. Boeing Business Jet 2 (Owner: Mukesh Ambani)
The most famous and the richest Indian is the businessperson Mukesh Ambani. He owns a Boeing Business Jet 2. The plane is designed for private use with 1000 square feet of space and executive lounge, which features a boardroom seating in addition to private suite with a bathroom and bedroom. In essence, it is a “flying hotel.”
8. Embraer EMB190BJ Lineage 1000 (Owner: George Vergara)
This private Brazil made deserves mentioning in the top 10 largest private jets because of its size and the level of customisation in its interior. The plane was created as a private version of the commercial model to enlarge the fuselage to allow for interior division of up to five sections including washroom, bathroom and cargo area.
9. Airbus 319 Corporate Jet (Owner: Vijay Mallya)
This is another great private jet in the world owned by a renowned Indian businessman Vijay Mallya. It is among the many business jets produced specifically for private use. It sacrifices the length of its cousin for width making it one of the private planes with the widest fuselages. It is customized for corporate use with on-board seating capacity of 10 to 39 passengers and crew.
