16. Airbus A319CJ – Italy
If you want the same Airbus A319CJ that Italian bigwig Giorgio Napolitano cruises around in, you would need to shell out $90 million. After all, we are talking about one hulking machine here! The Airbus A319CJ is built to transition effortlessly into from a cargo aircraft to a luxurious airliner. Available in V2000 or CFM56s, this plane is a pilot’s dream. It features six screens as well as sidestick controllers and fly-by-wire flight controls. Anything to keep the Napolitano safe, right? It takes up to half a year to prep this machine for flight, and it weighs in at a whopping 3.8 tonnes.
15. Airbus A340-200 –Egypt
Forget walking like an Egyptian; we want to fly like one! The Airbus A340-200 is $166 million worth of high-flying prestige, and it does not fail to impress. It’s a long-range, four-engine plane equipped with enough power to go 9,000 nautical miles. With its turbofan engines, it is the aircraft of choice for the elite of some of the world’s most reputable airlines, including Lufthansa, Iberia, South African, and Swiss International. And while the base cost is about $87 million, it takes a whole lot more money to make it lavish enough for the head honcho of Egypt. Featuring a cockpit made of glass, LCD screens, and in-flight entertainment, this is the coolest way to fly.
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