5 Indian Personalities Who Own Private Jets
We all dream of purchasing our dream bike or car while growing up; it takes years of hard work and savings to finally get our hands at our favorite machine. As the wealth increases, our dreams get bigger. However, there's always a limit to the dreams we see. We can't have everything that we desire. But there are a few lucky enough people to get their hands at almost everything in the world with a price tag. One such thing is private jets. Private jets are undoubtedly a symbol of colossal wealth and richness. Only a few in the world have the wealth to purchase and manage a private jet.
Most of the people who own private jets are either billionaires or film stars. A private jet will cost a person $2 million at the minimum, but the prices may go up to over $100 million.
The most expensive private jet is Airbus 380. The estimated cost of the super-luxury private jet is over $500 million. It is owned by the Prince of Saudi Arabia Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud. The plane can also be transformed into a commercial plane and can carry 800 passengers.
Boeing's twin-engine BBJ 777-8 is the most expensive dedicated private jet in the world. Unlike Airbus 380, it can't be used as a commercial jet. The private jet's estimated cost is over $410 million, and it may go higher with added customizations. The super-expensive private jet has a range of 11,500 nautical miles, and it can carry 75 passengers at a time. The interior spaces of the jet include lounges, dining rooms, bedrooms, and conference rooms. However, the interior space can be customized as per the user's requirements.
In India, the most expensive private jet is owned by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. Mr. Ambani owns the Boeing Business Jet 2. The estimated cost of the jet is somewhat around $85 million.
We've prepared a list of 5 personalities in India who own a private jet.
Mukesh Ambani:
The first spot on the list is Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, the country's wealthiest person. Mr. Ambani has the Boeing Business Jet 2 (BBJ2). The luxurious jet costs nearly $85 million. The private jet's interior space includes a private suite and a hi-tech business room. Mr. Ambani owns the most expensive private jet in the country.
Lakshmi Mittal:
Mittal Steel chairman Lakshmi Mittal is second on the list. Mr. Mittal travels internationally very frequently. Such is the nature of his work. This is why having a private jet is a necessity for the billionaire. Mr. Mittal owns a Gulfstream G550. The estimated price of the long-range private jet is nearly $54 million. The luxurious jet gets its power from twin Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines. It also has a military-grade heads-up display.
Atul Punj:
Atul Punj, the chairman of engineering and construction giant Punj Llyod, travels finds the third spot on the list. Mr. Punj flaunts his Gulfstream IV while going on business trips. The stylish private jet costs nearly $32 million and is an evolved version of Gulfstream II and III. The luxury private jet's interior space includes two luxury beds, a dedicated bathroom, and even a luxury living space.
Gautam Singhania:
Famous Indian Industrialist Gautam Singhania is fourth on the list. Mr. Singhania, the chairman and managing director of Raymond Group, is known for his love of expensive commodities, including private jets and luxury yachts. He also has an exquisite collection of vintage cars. The industrialist owns a Bombardier Challenger 600. The interiors of the private jet have been designed by Eric Roth. It is said to be one of the most luxurious jets among the ones owned by Indians. The jet's price is somewhere around $19 million. Still, with the customizations that Mr. Singhania's jet has, an estimated price goes up to nearly $25 million.
Amitabh Bachchan:
Be it a success, be it looks, or be it wealth, Amitabh Bachchan is there to register his presence almost everywhere. However, the fact that Mr. Bachchan owns a private jet was not known to many until Abhishek Bachchan shared a picture from the jet after Sr. Bachchan received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The estimated cost of the private jet owned by Mr. Bachchan is nearly Rs. 260 crores.