Imagine a top celebrity traveling from a typical airport terminal to inside a commercial aircraft. It can be a very stressful experience for travelers, especially when traveling with family or friends. Private jets provide flexibility in landing at closer and smaller airports for specific destinations.

Private jets provide tailored travel conditions that are not available on commercial flights. It allows travelers to use their equipment and materials with fewer restrictions than commercial aircraft. Politicians and business people prefer to travel privately for security and time-efficiency reasons.

Many celebrities are passionate about aviation, and some are even licensed pilots, like the Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise or Glen Powell. John Travolta earned his pilot license when he was 22.

Furthermore, owning a private jet will be cost-effective for celebrities constantly on global travel tours. It also offers a great public image. These are some of the private jets that are owned by celebrities.

1 Brad Pitt

The Hollywood troy has been known to fly planes such as a Cessna 500 and a Gulfstream IV

Brad Pitt has been a licensed pilot since the 1990s. He has been known to fly planes such as a Cessna 500, a Gulfstream IV, a Cirrus SR22, and a Supermarine Spitfire, which he utilizes for private and business trips. The Gulfstream is for long and busy trips, while the Cessna and SR22 must be for short flights.

The Gulfstream IV is a Rolls-Royce Tay 611 twin-engined aircraft with a flying range of 4,220 NM (7,815 km; 4,856 mi). The jet accommodates 12 to 19 passengers and holds a baggage compartment that can carry up to 24 bags. The aircraft was built by Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics subsidiary company.

Corporations and charter companies widely operate the GIV. Government and military operators worldwide, including the Royal Netherlands Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Saudi Air Force, also operate it, demonstrating its adaptability for official and defense missions.

2 Steven Spielberg

The famous film director frequently travels between America and Europe in his Gulfstream

Steven Spielberg flies in two private jets, a Boeing 737 and a Gulfstream G650. The Gulfstream G650 has been in production since 2012 and there have been more than 500 total G650 & G650ER aircraft built. Its current selling price is around $70 million.

The G650 is famous for its long range of 7,000 NM (8055.5 mi, 12964 km) and a High-Speed Cruise of Mach 0.90 (690.5 MPH, 1111.3 km/h). The jet features a spacious cabin with four living areas for a maximum of 19 passengers, providing a comfortable cabin altitude of 3290 ft at 41000 ft flight. It also offers 16 oval panoramic windows.

The jet features aerodynamic wings that improve speed and efficiency. The Fly-by-wire technology and PlaneView™ II’s streamlined displays improve safety and reduce pilot workload. It is an award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System aircraft, which assists pilots in avoiding runway overruns and is among the planned enhancements.

3 Dua Lipa

The pop singer travels on the Cessna Citation Longitude to serve her global success

The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet aircraft designed for transatlantic range and a luxurious experience while maintaining the lowest direct operating costs of $2,874 per hour. Its cruise speed reaches 483 knots (555.8 MPH, 894.5 km/h), allowing for a range of 3,500 NM (4037.7 mi, 6482 km). It can carry 12 passengers and a full fuel payload of 1,600 lbs (725.7 kg).

The jet features a flat-floor, six-foot stand-up cabin. It is using soundproofing techniques to create the world’s quietest super-midsize cabin. It also features a wireless cabin management system that allows you to control the cabin, an optional head-up display (HUD), and an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) in the cockpit. Pilots have entire touchscreen control systems with Garmin® G5000® flight deck.

4 Miles Cyrus

The singer, actress, and songwriter owns the Cessna Citation Sovereign jet

Miley Cyrus formerly owned a Gulfstream 200 before moving to a Cessna Citation Sovereign. The jet selling price is approximately $15 million. Cyrus’ private jet became widely revealed when she reported an emergency landing after being struck by lightning in May 2022.

It is a mid-size jet offering a regional flying range and cabin comfort. The jet has a seat capacity of 12 passengers and a total payload of 2,765 lbs (1,254 kg). The length of the aircraft is 63 feet 6 inches (19.35 meters). The Sovereign+ Model flew for the first time in April 2013 and was delivered in December, with added winglets and an improved flight deck and engines.

The CCS is powered by two powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C engines for increased maximum takeoff weight and a 3,200 NM (3682 mi, 5,926 km) range. Its glass cockpit avionics include a Honeywell Primus Epic Electronic Flight Instrument System EFIS with four LCD screens. The cabin maintains a 7,200 ft (2,200 m) altitude with 9.3 psi (0.64 bar) pressurization.

5 Elon Musk

The Canadian-American magnate, X-Twitter owner, counts on four private jets for family and business purposes

His fleet includes a Gulfstream G650ER, two Gulfstream G550s, and a Dassault Falcon 900. These might be essential for his big family, as he is a father of at least twelve children. Every jet type offers a different flying range and performance.

A new Dassault Falcon 900 costs around $26 million. It is powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines and an EASy II Flight Deck (with a Honeywell Primus Epic System), which supports situational awareness and enhances safety.

““EASy II not only improves the aircraft’s operational abilities but also takes advantage of the newest air traffic management tools.” John Rosanvallon, Former President and CEO of Dassault Falcon

The Falcon 900LX features a sophisticated cabin for a private and luxurious experience. It is fitted with advanced acoustic technology for a quiet atmosphere and designed with three separate lounge areas for meeting and sleeping. In addition, it has a wide baggage space of 127 ft³ (3.60 m³), enough to take more than 30 bags.

• Cabin Height 74 in (187.96 cm)
• Cabin Width 92 in (233.68 cm)
• Cabin Length 33 ft 24 in (10.7 m)