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Title: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:30:06 AM Thrones, gold seat buckles and a concert hall: Inside the gloriously opulent private jets of the world's richest including a prince's 'flying palace' and Trump's $100m plane
For most people, flying is a boring and uncomfortable experience. But in the customized private jets that belong to the ultrarich the possibilities are endless, and it's astounding to look at. These incredible aircraft include cinemas, marble baths, aquariums, Rolls Royce garages, glass floors, concert halls, wellbeing rooms, thrones, chef's kitchens and gold seat buckles. Each unique jet can be personally designed down to the tiniest luxurious detail for work or play. Photographer Nick Gleis specializes in picturing such planes. But many of the owners wish to remain anonymous, so around 90 percent of Gleis’s work is never seen by the public. Well-known names who feature in the photos below include Jackie Chan, Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and Donald Trump. Chan's plush jet has his name and intertwining dragons emblazoned on the side. Al-Waleed's has several planes and his 'flying palace' includes a concert hall complete with a grand piano. And Donald Trump's chosen transport has 18 IMAX-level speakers in the cinema room. (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_01.jpg) Plush: The dining facilities on board Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal's private Boeing 747. The prince owns several planes, one of which includes a concert hall complete with a grand piano Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:30:19 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_02.jpg)
Gold: A comfortable throne sits in the middle of Prince Al-Waleed's Boeing 747 Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:30:43 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_03.jpg)
Collection: The prince has several planes including the smaller A Hawker jet, left, and the Boeing 747. Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:31:03 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_04.jpg)
Tranquil: The interior of Jackie Chan's Embraer SA Legacy 650 jet is designed to be relaxing. The plane transports up to 14 people Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:31:26 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_05.jpg)
Thumbs up: Jackie Chan's plane is emblazoned with his name and personal logo Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:31:44 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_06.jpg)
Anonymous: The owners of most private jets like to keep their luxurious travel arrangements out of the public eye Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:32:05 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_07.jpg)
Detail: Every part of a private plane can be customized to the final detail, like this exquisite sink Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:32:20 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_08.jpg)
Gleaming: The detail on these doors resemble a luxury home rather than a means of transportation Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:32:40 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_09.jpg)
Snacktime: This kitchen could produce a gourmet meal to wile away the hours on a long flight Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:32:54 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_10.jpg)
Luxury: The curving lines of this jet disguise the fact you are inside an aircraft Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:33:15 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_11.jpg)
Freshen up? Even large bathrooms are elegantly designed to make a big impression Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:33:42 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_12.jpg)
Looking after the staff: On this jet, even the pilots travel in sheepskin luxury Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:34:00 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_13.jpg)
Bespoke: Donald Trump bought his private jet from Microsoft executive Paul Allen for $100 million in 2010 and then he customized it. It includes a cinema room and little extras like gold faucets and seat buckles Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:34:14 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_14.jpg)
Emblazoned: There's no mistaking that this plane belongs to Donald Trump from the outside Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:34:27 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_15.jpg)
Multi-purpose: Each plane can be configured for work, play or both Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:34:40 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_16.jpg)
Dine in style: Panels and screens section off different areas of the impressive jets Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:34:53 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_17.jpg)
On the agenda: Why waste time in the air when you can have a boardroom meeting? Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:35:11 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_18.jpg)
Traveling in style: These private jets provide huge levels of comfort Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:35:53 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_19.jpg)
Futuristic: In this plane the mirrored ceiling creates the illusion of a bigger space Title: Re: The Jetplanes Of The Super Rich Post by: Pete Richards on February 25, 2013, 02:36:08 AM (http://800016.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/luxury/jet_planes_superrich_20.jpg)
Relaxing: There's enough space to stretch out on this plane |