Luxury private jets: models, prices and tips for renting or buying

Private jet guide: what are the latest luxury private jets on the market? Which one to choose, and at what price?

With over 17,000 private jets in service worldwide, the business aviation sector continues to grow every year.

Combining comfort, privacy and confidentiality, private jets have become unrivalled luxury spaces, equally at home as a workspace or a reception venue. However, it can be difficult to choose: which luxury private jet should you choose according to your priorities?

While the reputation of certain models of “classic” private jets is well established, commercial aviation also comes into play by transforming and fitting out its immense interiors into various prestigious spaces for private flights..

In this guide, you’ll discover the most fashionable luxury private jets today, their level of service, and a price estimate to help you make an informed choice.

How much does a luxury private jet cost?

You’ve probably already asked yourself the question: how much does it cost to buy a luxury private jet?

In fact, the price of a luxury private jet depends on several factors, including :

• the size and type of aircraft;
• maximum number of passengers ;
• maximum number of baggage items in the hold;
• range/range.
• operating costs (fuel, crew, insurance, maintenance, etc.)

An additional factor to take into account when making your choice is the fixed cost of purchasing your private jet.

These costs are estimated at a minimum of 70,000 euros per year. They also depend on the size, capacity and range of the aircraft. These fixed costs mainly cover :

• fuel ;
• crew ;
• insurance
• maintenance.

So, if you fall in love with one of these models, it’s worth investing in and owning it.

Top 10 most prestigious private jets to know

Discover all the essential information on the various luxury private jets currently available on the market, including a clear overview of current prices:

1. Gulfstream G650ER or Bombardier Global 7000: for guaranteed time savings

• Cost new: $63.24 million

Among the leaders in private business jets is the G650ER, the latest model in the Gulfstream range. An aviation gem, it is remarkable for its speed of up to 955 km/h, making the G650ER the fastest private jet in the world.

Designed for long-haul flights, it has a 19-passenger capacity and offers non-stop connections between hubs such as London and Singapore.

The aircraft’s high-tech features are also evident in its finishings, with a management system available to passengers via a mobile application for total cabin control: lighting, temperatures, window blinds, etc

Gulfstream G650ER – Photo credit: Wikipedia

2. Cessna Citation Longitude: for an optimized working environment

• Cost new: $24.5 – $33.1 million

The Citation Longitude is one of the latest models launched by one of the world’s leading manufacturers of business jets, Cessna. Compared to its competitors, this private jet claims to be more autonomous, faster (maximum cruising speed of 876 km/h), and above all features one of the quietest cabins on the market.

This last point is of particular interest when it comes to enjoying a flight in complete serenity, and boosting the productivity of executives and their staff.

Equipped with 12 comfortable armchairs, a bathroom and a kitchenette, the cabin is ideal for small meetings.

Cessna Citation Longitude – Photo credit: Wikipedia

3. Airbus ACJ 319 Neo: for a panoramic experience like no other

• Cost new: $80.6 – $86.8 million

Featuring a futuristic design, the Neo range from Airbus stands out for its very high standards, with its panoramic roof. With the ACJ 319 Neo, Airbus is offering an unprecedented experience challenging the latest technologies: projecting a fictitious sky in real time above the aircraft.

Carrying 8 passengers, it is both functional and unique, with numerous rooms and functions: bathrooms, cinema screen, bar, bedroom, dining room..

4. ZA10 or the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS: for eco-friendly, cutting-edge travel:

• ZA10 development cost: $295-300 million

Soon to enter service, this hybrid-electric aircraft will delight those who wish to combine luxury with respect for the environment. In step with the times, start-up Zunum Aero aims to enable eco-friendly travel with a brand-new generation of electric aircraft.

With a capacity of 12 passengers, the ZA10’s strength lies in the use of innovative materials and a Safran turboshaft engine, ensuring both performance and cost reduction.

• Cost of a new Falcon 2000LXS: $20-25 million

Equally efficient, and equipped with powerful yet low-polluting engines, the model launched by Dassault also offers numerous advantages. For a more limited budget, but still with the environment in mind, this option is preferable to the ZAZ10.

Falcon 2000LXS – Photo credit: Flickr

5. PC-12 NGX: for a versatile, all-purpose machine

• Base model price: $4,390,000
• Additional conversion costs: up to $1,000,000

Versatility is the watchword. This single-engine aircraft can accommodate up to 10 passengers, and is suitable for all types of clientele: families, businessmen and women…

Featuring BMW’s signature cabin, it combines comfort, efficiency and quality, while saving time. With a maximum cruising speed of 537 km/h, “moving forward has never been so easy”, as the Swiss manufacturer puts it.

PC-12 NGX – Photo credit: Pilatus

6. Gulfstream G700: one of the most expensive private jets in its class

• Cost new: $75 million

The G700 exceeds all expectations: dining room, shower suite, 20 panoramic windows… Its level of comfort, luxury and on-board services have rarely reached such a level of excellence.

The twin-engine jet is even expected to achieve kerosene savings of almost 5% per flight. In service by 2022, it will be able to cover 14,800 km non-stop, enough to fly directly from Paris to Singapore.

Finally, it will be able to accommodate up to 19 passengers, sleeping 13.

Gulfstream G700 – Photo credit: Gulfstream website

7. Falcon 6X: a technological powerhouse

• Cost new: €38,000,000

A worthy descendant of the Falcon line, the 6X also has everything to please. Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engines, it defies all competition in terms of power. As a result, the twin-engine aircraft can reach a non-stop distance of 10,186 km, with a top speed of 1,100 km/h.

Luxury lands in the cockpit, too, as pilots benefit from digital flight controls for optimized trajectory changes.

On the passenger side, the 6X offers a spectacular cocktail: a warm, quiet cabin with modern styling and 100% customizability. It is scheduled to make its maiden flight in early 2021, with commercial launch in 2022.

Falcon 6X – Photo credit: Dassault

8. HondaJet Elite: for optimum safety

• Cost new: $5.25 million

Ideal for business travel, the HondaJet Elite is renowned for its high-quality technological finishes. Its OTWEM (Over-The-Wing Engine Mount) configuration gives it a composite fuselage and a natural laminar flow (NLF) nose and wing.

But its great success lies above all in its level of safety. Its piloting interface is highly functional, notably with its Garmin® G3000 all-screen avionics instrument panel system.

Honda Aircraft’s ambition: to mark a step forward in the quality of life of on-board personnel. In addition, the 5 in-flight passengers will be able to choose from a wide range of cabin colors.

Various HondaJet models – Photo credit: HondaJet

9. Boeing 747-8: for a 5-star prestige flight

• Base model price: $358 million
• Conversion costs: up to $200 million

In the race for luxury in the air, GreenPoint Technology is hitting back with a top-to-bottom conversion of a 450-seat Boeing 747-8 into a luxury apartment.

With 3809 m² of space, it is currently positioned as the most spacious private jet on the market, while retaining a prestige worthy of the greatest palaces.

Designed at the customer’s request, this extraordinary jet offers a multitude of functionalities: conference room, dining room, relaxation areas, elevator…

Halfway between a long-haul model and a luxury jet, the Boeing 747-8 makes no compromises, delivering on the promise of long-haul travel in unrivalled comfort.

10. Boeing 757: for an “american dream” jet

• Cost with customization: $100 million

Anecdotally, Donald Trump flew aboard the prestigious Boeing 757, nicknamed “T-Bird”. Already 20 years old and owned by billionaire Paul Allen, the president acquired it in 2011. The Boeing 757 is one of a number of VIP airliners to have been refurbished: out of 239 seats, 196 have been removed to make way for a luxury apartment.

Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump did not play the simplicity card: cinema room, dining room, suite with giant flat-screen TV, living room decorated with cushions bearing the Trump family coat of arms…

Following his election to the presidency of the United States, he was forced to part with it in 2017 in favor of the Air Force One presidential aircraft.

Boeing-757 – Photo credit: Boeing

Luxury private jet interiors: elegance, comfort and boldness

Luxury private jet interiors embody the ultimate in personalization. When an airliner is transformed into a private jet, every extravagance becomes possible. Spaces are entirely redesigned to meet passengers’ every need: private suites, lounges, gourmet kitchens and even extraordinary bathrooms.

Each manufacturer imposes its own style: the Global 7500 opts for a contemporary design with sleek, modern lavatories, while the Legacy 600 favors a more classic, sophisticated ambience.

On the most spacious aircraft, it’s not uncommon to find an on-board spa, proof that in private aviation, luxury rhymes with ultimate well-being.

Whether you’re considering renting a jet for a one-off trip or investing in a custom-built aircraft, luxurious interiors are now an important criterion in your decision.

Should you buy or lease a private jet?

Are you hesitating between buying or leasing a private jet? The choice depends mainly on your frequency of use and your need for flexibility.

Buying a private jet represents a very high initial investment, often several million euros. This choice can be profitable in the long term if you make many flights each year. However, it commits you to a single model, with limited flexibility. What’s more, you’ll be responsible for all servicing, maintenance and crew costs.

Leasing, on the other hand, is much more affordable, with prices starting from a few thousand euros per flight. It offers a wide choice of aircraft, enabling you to adapt the aircraft to each mission, whether for a short trip or a long-haul flight. Maintenance is taken care of by the operator, greatly simplifying the experience.

Finally, for occasional or one-off use, rental remains by far the most advantageous and flexible option.

How do I go about renting a luxurious, tailor-made private jet?

Are you planning a special trip?

Instead of buying a luxury private jet, you can charter your own aircraft in just a few clicks.

This is the challenge taken up every day by AEROAFFAIRES, a private jet rental company, with a quote tailored to your needs.

Whatever your airport of departure or arrival, AEROAFFAIRES will process your request as quickly as possible, and put you in touch with a dedicated contact who will follow you throughout the booking process.

From turboprops to light private jets and regional jets, our fleet gives you a wide choice of aircraft from various airlines.

Depending on the number of passengers, booking a tailor-made flight has never been easier.

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