Who flies what
The private jets of billionaires, pop stars, athletes, royals and companies — 55 aircraft worth a reported $4.2B between them. Public, widely reported information only; we don’t track anyone.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
Boeing 747-8 BBJ · $600M reported
The Sultan's 747-8 is regularly cited as the most expensive private aircraft in the world, with figures around $600 million including a completion featuring gold-plated fittings and nearly 5,000 square feet of cabin. A qualified pilot, he has been photographed at the controls, including arriving at an ASEAN summit flying the jumbo himself.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
Boeing 747-400 · $220M reported
For years the only private individual with a 747-400, Alwaleed bought the ex-Air China jumbo in 2003 and fitted it with a 14-seat dining room, prayer room and a throne-like armchair. He famously ordered an Airbus A380 'Flying Palace' in 2007 but sold the order before delivery. The 747 was reported in 2023 to have flown footballer Neymar to Riyadh for Al Hilal.
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