The Gulfstream G650's nearly supersonic speed, ultralong range and fancy amenities have got aviation enthusiasts stoked. Celebrities are taking notice, too. Click through this gallery to see planes linked to celebrities.
Oprah, media mogul David Geffen and designer Ralph Lauren reportedly have expressed interest in the Gulfstream G650. Its amenities include extra tall windows and a night-vision pilot display for safer landings. Seating: up to 18. Range: about 8,000 statute miles. Top speed: about 704 mph.
Oprah and Bill Gates reportedly each own a Bombardier Global 6000, aka Global ExpressXRS. Nice amenity: private stateroom in the rear of the cabin. Bombardier says it can be ready to fly in as little as 30 minutes. Seating: up to 19. Top speed: 590 mph.
The Global 6000 cabin includes a galley, lavatory and a state room. Cabin height: 6.25.feet. Cabin length: 48.35 feet. Source: Bombardier.
Action film star Jackie Chan owns an Embraer Legacy 650. This plane can fly nonstop from London to New York or from Miami to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Range: About 4,400 statute miles. Seating: up to 14. Top speed 609 mph.
The Legacy 650 cabin includes a galley, high-speed broadband WiFi, Iridium satellite phone, iPod/iPhone docking systems, 32-inch HD LCD video monitor, Blu-ray disc players, front and rear lavatory and a 240 square-foot baggage compartment. Cabin height: 6 feet. Cabin length: 42.4 feet. Source: Embraer.
Beyonce reportedly gave hubby Jay-Z a Challenger 850 as a gift. This Bombardier aircraft would make a great choice for any band's North American tour, says plane broker Greg Raiff. Seating: up to 14. Top speed: about 525 mph. Range: about 3,200 statute miles.
The Challenger 850 cabin includes a galley, front and rear lavatories, audio/video and in-flight mapping systems. Cabin height: 6.08 feet. Cabin length: 48.42 feet. Source: Bombardier
Tom Cruise reportedly owns a Gulfstream IV. "I would take a Gulfstream IV anywhere and everywhere," says plane broker Greg Raiff. The U.S. Air Force flew this one to Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2012. Seating: up to 19. Range: about 4,800 statute miles. Top speed: about 580 mph.
Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/01/travel/gallery/private-jets/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
