The 10 Most Expensive Presidential Planes in the World

Engines and cockpits and lot more! These are the things that make great planes. Forget trains and automobiles; we all know that if you want to travel in the ultimate style and luxury, you need to go with a nice aircraft, and the leaders of the world definitely know that this is the case. They cough up huge amounts of money to ride in the swankiest modes of transport available. Here we have the 10 most expensive presidential planes in the world.
 

10. Boeing 777-300ER-Bangladesh

You may not equate Bangladesh with a lavish lifestyle, but when it comes to the Boeing 777-300ER, you have got $260 million worth of excellence. This twin jet broke aviation headlines back in 2014 and features seating for both business and economy classes. A top-rated plane, it joined the elitist Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet in 2011. This piece of machinery is in it for the long haul, weighing less and emitting 22% less carbon dioxide than its predecessors. It flies nonstop to several European destinations.

9. Airbus A340-600 – Jordan

Here is nearly 76 meters of pure flight joy. If you’ve got $275 million, you can have the aircraft that transported the leader of Jordan to and fro. The Airbus A340-600 prides itself on providing cozy in-house seating for those who choose economy class. It uses less fuel than other planes and is equipped with the most modern aviation technology. While not the most expensive plane out there, it is one of the safest planes. Its maximum range is 7,900 nautical miles and its engines are lightweight, but powerful: Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines. Four of them!

 8. Boeing 747-400 – Japan

The Japanese Boeing 747-400 is a $300 million is reminder that this Asian country is also on the up-and-up. Part of the Japan Airlines JAL Aircraft Collection, this plane is a wunderkind, cruising out at 916 kilometers per hour and going head-on for 12,300 kilometers. It has got four huge engines as well as automatic systemization and a fully-equipped cockpit that is manned by a two-man crew.

7. Boeing 747SP – Yemen

The President of Yemen coughed up $300 million for the Boeing 747SP, but unfortunately, it suffered some serious damage in the summer of 2015. Caught in a firestorm at the Aden International Airport in Yemen, the aircraft was down for the count, causing President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to fly in a different plane.

6. Boeing 747-200B – US

If every passenger on the Boeing 747-200B pitched in a million dollars each, they would be able to purchase the aircraft. But who would want to share it? This $325 million plane is the next generation to the Boeing 747-100 and is heavier, yet stronger, reaching a range of 6,857 nautical miles. Four turbofan engines help it reach speeds upwards of 602 miles per hour while reaching a maximum altitude of 45,100 feet. Truly a splendor in the sky, the Boeing 747-200B was used by the President of the United States for high-flying business matters.

5. Air Force One – US

The Air Force One is similar to the Doomsday Plane, although we actually know a bit more about this one. It is a revamped Boeing VC-25 and has a price tag of $325 million. President Barack Obama has held countless meetings on the Air Force One, and it is a staple to the United States Presidency. Obama spends loads of time on this aircraft, and why not? It’s got a lavish interior, room for his desks and conference rooms, and enough technology to make the Apple store jealous. The Air Force One is capable of flying 7,800 miles and can hold a hair more than 100 passengers.

4. Boeing 767 – Zimbabwe

Granted, Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe received a lot of criticism for his $400 million purchase, but the Boeing 767 is a force to be reckoned with. A president has got to cover his bases, and this piece of aircraft is no joke. In fact, police officers and security figures need to get the laypeople out of the way in order to clear an area for President Mugabe to make a landing in his pimped-out plane. This one is a beauty: it sports stripes representing the national flag of Zimbabwe and the red, yellow, green, and black are quite striking.

3. Airbus A380 – Saudi Arabia

Say hello to the $500 million custom-designed Airbus A380, purchased by the prince of Saudi Arabia, it is almost like a five-star hotel that flies. It can hold up to 800 passengers (who would need all those people?!) and is just another addition to the prince’s collection of private planes. This is number four for him. If we had this plane, we would never have to leave it. It has got a full-service spa, multiple flat-screen televisions, a sauna, and a dining room that seats about twenty of the luckiest guests in the world. There is even the “Magic Carpet” room, which is the delight of all who see it.

1. Boeing 787-8 Dream liner – Mexico

The name of this plane kind of says it all, doesn’t it? It is $600 million worth of high-flying dreams. And if you’re Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, then your dream has come true. The Boeing 787-8 Dream liner is his baby, and is currently the most expensive plane in the world. Not only is the price tag outstanding, but so are the Dream liner’s looks. Its design is sleek and sophisticated and it looks like a giant eel soaring through the air. It can reach speeds upwards of 1,000 miles per hour and could even fly from the West Coast of North America all the way to the East Coast of Asia.