Warren Buffett bought his first private jet in 1986 and upgraded to a much pricier one in 1989. Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, clashed over the extravagant purchases. The investor changed his plane's nickname from “The Indefensible” to “The Indispensable.”
Ever since his Netjets purchase, Buffett hasn't owned a jet — he's a member. Netjets has the world's largest business jet fleet, so indirectly Buffett owns pieces of hundreds of jets.
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg parked his private jet right next to Trump Force One Friday during a visit to Palm Beach, Fla., to meet with the incoming 47th president. Zuckerberg, 40, was dressed up in a fitted suit and tie when he was spotted boarding his Gulfstream G650 jet at Palm Beach International Airport.
Four Jets and Frequent Flying
Gates owns a fleet of private aircraft worth an estimated $194 million.
Jeff Bezos' four private jets as they list one for $39m.
Tom Cruise owns a Gulfstream IV, a luxury business jet renowned for its performance, comfort and range.
Rapper Drake's aircraft is the biggest of the celebrity private jets on our list. In its original form, it would have room for not just his entourage but their extended families too! However, like many celebrities, Drake has customized his jet, sacrificing most of the seating to create luxurious spaces.
That same year, DiCaprio took a private jet to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. At the summit, the WEF gave DiCaprio its Crystal Award for his "leadership in tackling the climate crisis." DiCaprio has also been heavily criticized for his wide usage of private yachts.
Steve Jobs's Private Jet
Steve Jobs asked the Apple board for this private airplane to make his business and leisure trips easier in 2000. Steve Jobs's private jet was offered to him by the Apple board when he officially became the company's CEO, in January 2000.
Buffett's security outfit has expanded in recent years — after all, he is the world's third-richest; a tricked out protective staff is necessity, if only for appearances. Still, Clark has the greatest access to the inner workings of the investment guru's business dealings and private life.
Buffett became involved in business ventures, including investments in the Margaritaville restaurant and hotel chain. Buffett owned various aircraft, such as Dassault, Pilatus, Cessna, Grumman, and Boeing, which he donated to the USS Alabama Battleship Foundation.
Among the many symbols of her immense wealth is her private jet, the Gulfstream G650. Oprah's Gulfstream G650 is a testament to her success and penchant for luxurious travel and privacy.
Per The U.S. Sun, Brady's private jet is a $20 million Gulfstream G550 model. It can hold 19 passengers, and the chairs can be turned into double beds and flies up to 8,000 miles an hour. The luxury jet also has its own kitchen, living room and entertainment system.
He emphasizes further, “They can't guarantee you'd get there the same day and I can't afford to leave 2,500 people stranded.” While Leno doesn't own a jet, he feels it's more optimal to lease them for travel. “Pilots must have 12 hours between flights.
Brad Pitt is an accomplished pilot and in addition to having mastered the more common or garden aircraft, he owns a World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire. He is apparently fascinated with vintage planes, he was inspired by Fury, the WWII action film he shot in the UK in 2013.
Depp reportedly refuses to travel any other way than private plane, and selects a Gulfstream GV that costs him $200,000 every single month.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex definitely like to travel like royals with the couple opting to fly in a lavish 12-seater Cessna jet which can hit top speeds of 592mph when they choose to fly privately.
Lady Gaga has equipped herself with 3 private jets, no less! Just like Kim Kardashian, she opted for Boeing 747 private jets.
Boeing 757-200 (2011–Present)
In 1995, it became a corporate jet for Paul Allen's enterprises. Trump's DJT Operations I LLC bought the plane in 2011. The aircraft has two Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofan engines, and is configured to seat 43 people. It has a dining room, bathroom, shower, bedroom, guest room, and galley.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson leads an opulent lifestyle with properties in Beverly Hills, Georgia, and Florida. His luxury car collection features the Pagani Huayra and Rolls-Royce Wraith. He owns a Gulfstream G650 private jet for global travel and maintains top-of-the-line home gyms known as the 'Iron Paradise. '
The F/A-18 Super Hornet Requires An Advanced Pilot
While Tom Cruise did really fly in Top Gun: Maverick with certain aircraft, confirming his exceptional pilot skills, the F/A-18 Super Hornets are not the kind of plane just anyone can jump into and take off.
Discover more aviation news about the passenger experience here. What truly sets Tom Cruise's Gulfstream IV apart is its Jacuzzi and screening room in the skies. This remarkable addition allows the actor to unwind and relax at 40,000 feet, enjoying the utmost privacy and comfort.
A 1949 Buick Roadmaster, 1976 Dodge Colt, 1979 Porche 928, 1988 Nissan 300 Z x SCCA race car, 1996 Porsche 993, 2000 Ford Excursion, and 2002 Mercedes-Benz CCK 200 (W 209) are all part of the marvelous Cruise garage.