President Donald Trump recently appeared to confirm that he’s intending to accept a new private plane offered to him by the Qatari royal family.
The $400 million “flying palace” is a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jet for the president to use as Air Force One.
Trump reportedly intends to keep the plane for personal use after leaving the White House. He’s faced criticism from Democrats as well as from MAGA fans for the plan.
But which other celebrities own luxury private jets?
Harrison Ford
‘Flying is like good music,’ the Star Wars star told The Mail on Sunday in 2010. ‘It elevates the spirit and it’s an exhilarating freedom’
Harrison Ford is well-known for his interest in aviation and reportedly owns at least eight of his own aircraft.
The Star Wars star even flies his own private jet himself – a Cessna Citation Sovereign 680 twin-engine plane. According to GQ, it’s priced at around $18 million/£13.6 million.
‘Flying is like good music,’ the Star Wars star told The Mail on Sunday in 2010. ‘It elevates the spirit and it’s an exhilarating freedom.’
‘I love the machines, I love the aviation community,’ he added. ‘I used to own aeroplanes and have pilots flying them for me, but I finally realised they were having more fun than I was.’
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is thought to own a Gulfstream G700 (stock image pictured above)
The Amazon mogul is thought to own a Gulfstream G700, which is considered one of the most luxurious private planes on the market.
It’s estimated to be worth around $80 million/ £60 million and the plane has up to five living areas.
There’s even a grand suite with its own shower. It’s thought to be able to carry 19 seated passengers while it can transport 10 passengers sleeping.
Kim Kardashian
The reason the premium plane was so expensive is because Kim chose to have it customised to her specific requirements
The reality star owns a customised Gulfstream G650ER private jet, reportedly valued at around $150 million dollars/£113 million.
The reason the premium plane was so expensive is because Kim chose to have it customised to her specific requirements.
It reportedly has 10 beds on it and each of the seats has its own charging points. The interiors are cashmere in white and beige.
Oprah Winfrey
The self-made billionaire reportedly owns a Gulfstream 650 private plane (stock image above)
The self-made billionaire reportedly owns a Gulfstream 650 private plane. The aircraft has three living areas. It’s thought to have cost around $65 million/ £49 million before customization.
It’s not Oprah’s first private plane and she previously owned a Bombardier Global Express Jet and a Gulfstream G550.
Oprah has said she decided to buy a private plane after a woman came up and hugged at the airport while she waited for a commercial flight.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are thought to own a Bombardier Global 7500 private jet (stock photo pictured above)
The music stars reportedly own a Bombardier Global 7500 private jet. The plane can generally accommodate 19 passengers.
It’s estimated to have cost around $75 million/£56 million.
The plane has a main bedroom as well as a living space with a television.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise reportedly owns a Gulfstream IV private jet with its own jacuzzi (stock photo above)
The famous Top Gun movie star is thought to own a Gulfstream IV private jet. The plane is estimated to have cost around $20 million/£15 million.
It has a private screening room as well as its very own jacuzzi onboard.
The galley includes modern appliances such as a microwave, oven, coffee maker and refrigerator.
Drake
Drake’s plane has a luxurious lounge area, a bedroom and is easily recognizable by its blue and white livery
The Canadian rapper owns a private Boeing 767 plane which he has dubbed ‘Air Drake’. It is estimated to have cost $185 million/£140 million.
The plane has a luxurious lounge area, a bedroom and is easily recognizable by its blue and white livery.
It also features Drake’s own OVO – October’s Very Own – owl symbol on the exterior.
