The order has been placed, and excess will reach new heights when an Airbus A380 is delivered to a yet unidentified buyer for use as a private jet. Airbus The aircraft, offering 10,000 sq ft of cabin space is capable of carrying up to 840 fare-paying passengers. The buyer will likely shell out anywhere from $50 million to $150 million to have the aircraft customized. That follows on top of the roughly $300 million purchase price and the cost of operating the aircraft without ticket-buying passengers. “I can’t tell you who it is, but he’s not from Europe or the United Sates,” Airbus sales director John Leahy told reporters last week at the Paris Air Show. “It will be for personal use for him and his entourage.” Regardless of the buyer, the aircraft’s girth still limits the number of airports it can use.
Airbus A380 Personal Aircraft, Fit For A King
Key Takeaways:
- An Airbus A380, typically a commercial airliner, has been purchased by an unidentified buyer (not from Europe or the U.S.) to be converted into a private jet.
- The total cost is substantial, comprising a $300 million purchase price and an estimated $50 million to $150 million for customization.
- Despite its luxury, the aircraft's immense size will limit the number of airports it can utilize.
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