When it comes to getting from one place to another, the biggest names in entertainment don’t settle for ordinary. For many of them, that means skipping the airport queue entirely and stepping onto their own aircraft.
Drake
The chart-topping rapper made no secret of his sky-high investment when he posted about it online. His aircraft, nicknamed “Air Drake,” is a converted Boeing 767 cargo plane with a reported price tag of around US$185 million.
Donald Trump
The former American president travels aboard a Boeing 757, an aircraft decked out with gold-plated fixtures — including the sink and seat belts — giving it a distinctly opulent feel.
Angelina Jolie
When Jolie decided to pursue aviation as a hobby, she backed her commitment with a purchase: a Cirrus SR22 worth an estimated US$650,000. Compact by celebrity standards, it carries a maximum of five people.
Bruce Dickinson
Best known as the voice of Iron Maiden, Dickinson is also a qualified pilot. During the band’s global tours, he has taken the controls of their private jet himself on multiple legs of the journey.
John Travolta
Few celebrities share Travolta’s deep passion for aviation. He keeps a collection of aircraft, among them a classic Boeing 707-138, which he affectionately named Jett Clipper Ella — a nod to his children.
Jim Carrey
The comedian and actor flies in a Gulfstream V, a jet celebrated both for its exceptional safety record and its ability to cover greater distances than almost any other private aircraft of its kind.
Jay-Z
In a gift that arguably sets the bar for all Father’s Day presents, Beyoncé surprised Jay-Z with a Bombardier Challenger 850. The cabin is outfitted with a full living area, two bathrooms, a bedroom, and a kitchen.
Tom Cruise
His role in the Top Gun films may have introduced him to military aviation on screen, but Cruise’s real-world enthusiasm for flying is well documented. He owns a Gulfstream IV for his personal travels.
Jackie Chan
Actor, composer and possibly undead Jackie Chan landed 38th on Forbes’ latest celebrity rich list, making him the second highest-paid actor in the world. While Chan hasn’t starred in an American live action film in five years, he’s pocketed an estimated 50 million USD over the past 12 months, second only to American actor Robert Downey Jr., who came in 8th place on the list with 80 million USD in earnings. His latest film Dragonblade, which hasn’t seen a US release yet despite starring big Hollywood names including Adrien Brody and John Cusack, grossed 120 million USD in China, and it’s estimated that Chan took at least a 10 million USD cut. Chan-branded merchandise has also, as you can expect, contributed massively to his fortune. The actor owns a Segway dealership and a chain of cinemas named for him. And as you may recall, the Jackie Chan Film and Television Academy opened its doors in Wuhan just a couple of months ago, as well. ¡°Jackie Chan is basically the Mickey Mouse of Chinese culture, a celebrity who is so omnipresent that his name has become shorthand,¡± Grady Hendrix, cofounder of the New York Asian Film Festival, told Forbes.
The action star invested in an Embraer Legacy 500 business jet, reportedly worth US$20 million. While the interior keeps things relatively simple in terms of décor, it comes loaded with modern technology, Wi-Fi included.
Elvis Presley
The King of Rock and Roll had a jet worthy of royalty. His Convair 880 — christened Lisa Marie after his daughter — came complete with a master bedroom, guest sleeping quarters, and a bathroom featuring a golden bathtub.
Oprah Winfrey
The television icon and businesswoman owns a Bombardier Global Express XRS, an aircraft with an estimated value of around US$42 million, well suited to her demanding schedule.
Harrison Ford
Ford’s enthusiasm for aviation is no industry secret. His personal fleet spans several models, including a Cessna 525B CJ3 among others.
Morgan Freeman
Not content with being a passenger, Freeman earned his pilot’s license and owns three aircraft: a Cessna Citation 501, a Cessna 414, and an Emivest SJ30.
Bill Gates
The co-founder of Microsoft travels aboard a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express, valued at roughly US$40 million. Gates himself has openly acknowledged it as an indulgence, calling it a “guilty pleasure.”
Steven Spielberg
The legendary filmmaker has assembled a small personal fleet, which reportedly includes both a Global Express XRS and a Gulfstream G650.
Mark Cuban
The entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner flies in a Boeing 767-277, a wide-body aircraft with a reported worth exceeding US$140 million.
Alex Rodriguez
The retired baseball star upgraded his travel situation in 2017, exchanging his previous jet for a newer Gulfstream IV to suit his post-playing career lifestyle.
Taylor Swift
Swift’s aircraft of choice is a Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900, reportedly worth in the region of US$40 million. Its registration, N898TS, is a quiet nod to her own initials.
Celine Dion
One of the most recognizable voices in music, Dion’s collection of assets extends beyond real estate and a private island to include a Bombardier BD-700 Express for air travel.
Michael Jordan
Ever the brand ambassador for his own legacy, Jordan’s private jet carries a custom paint job inspired by the Air Jordan sneaker line — a seamless extension of his personal identity.
Dwayne Johnson
With a net worth estimated at US$280 million, it comes as little surprise that Johnson’s lifestyle includes access to a private jet for travel between his many professional commitments.
Kylie Jenner
The beauty entrepreneur owns a private plane of her own, one that is reportedly valued at approximately US$1 million.
David Beckham
The former England captain treated himself to a Bombardier Challenger 350, estimated at US$24 million. The cabin is refined and roomy enough for eight passengers, though Beckham is known to fly commercial from time to time as well.
Floyd Mayweather
The undefeated boxing champion has never been shy about his love of luxury. His private jet, which he has branded Air Mayweather, reportedly carries a value of around US$60 million.
Tiger Woods
Woods travels in a Gulfstream G550 said to be worth approximately US$83.6 million. The interior is fitted with high-end bathrooms, private sleeping quarters, and a dining area that seats up to 30.
George W. Bush
During his time in the White House, Bush flew aboard Air Force One — a Boeing VC-25 valued at roughly US$350 million. The aircraft, however, belongs to the U.S. government rather than to any individual president.
