When we think of celebrities and air travel, private aviation pops into mind. It is the most logical thought. Private jet travel offers the convenience that they desperately need. It is flexible, meaning it can fit easily into their schedule. There is also no waiting in line in the airport. That is exceptionally good since when they are going on tours, time is literal gold. In relation to that, their presence in the airport would cause a commotion. That could be discomforting, as proven by Oprah Winfrey’s experience in 1991. When traveling via private jet, that does not happen. On the contrary, the flight itself helps them relax.
However, private flights can be pretty expensive. But they can afford it since they are earning so much money. Indeed, most of the stars travel in style and luxury. Some only charter planes, but some have their own private jets. Meanwhile, others have their own fleet!
Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, and Taylor Swift are just a few celebrities who own a private plane. Here, we will focus on Kylie Jenner and her “Sky Ky.”
Kylie Jenner
Who still has not heard of the Jenners and the Kardashians these days? They are some of the wealthiest and most popular women in the celebrity world.
Kylie Jenner started her celebrity career by starring in the reality TV show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.” At that time, the whole family was still relatively unknown. Only Caitlin Jenner was popular thanks to her Olympic success. Now, after several seasons of the show, every one of them became a celebrity in their own right.
Kylie Jenner – the youngest of the siblings – is on her way to becoming even more famous than her older siblings.
Time Magazine listed Kylie Jenner as one of the most influential teens in the world in 2014 and 2015. She is one of the Instagramers that has the most followers. Specifically, she had over 233 million followers. In Hopper HQ’s Instagram Rich List, she was crowned number one twice. This year, she sits at number 4 and is estimated to make $1.4 M per sponsored post.
Kylie Jenner also made it to the Forbes Celebrity 100 in 2017. She is the youngest person that was featured on the list. Two years later, Forbes cited her as the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. However, the business magazine stripped her of her status as a billionaire last year. It reported that Kylie faked tax returns and used a “web of lies” to boost her net worth. Michael Kump, her lawyer, denied all the accusations.
Whether the controversies are true or not, it does not change the fact that Kylie Jenner is wealthy. As a testament to that, she bought a Global Express Jet during a spending spree. That is not something you would usually find in someone’s “to buy” list. She reportedly spent $72 M on the purchase.
Bombardier Global Express
The private jet cost Kylie Jenner a whopping $72.8 M. That is double the price of her mansion in Los Angeles. But the expenses do not stop there. To run the plane would cost around $5 M a year.
Of course, a private jet that has that high of a price comes with equal caliber. The Global Express is filled with amazing features that justify its cost. It is a high-speed business/corporate aircraft. The Global Express has a range of 6,500 nautical miles at Mach 0.80. That means it can fly 12,400 km between takeoff and landing, almost at the speed of sound. It can also reach a maximum altitude of 51,000 ft or 16,000 m and has 14 hours of endurance. On top of that, the Global Express can fly intercontinental ranges without refueling. Also, it can fly between most two points in the world with only one stop.
Having said all of these, it is clear why the reality tv star-turned makeup mogul would choose to buy this plane.
What Does Kylie Jenner’s Custom Aircraft Look Like?
Kylie Jenner’s private jet is massive. The Sun says it is 8 feet wide and 59.6 feet long. With that size, it is able to house an entertainment suite, master suite, two bathrooms, a gallery, crew rest area, and closet. Furthermore, it boasts enough storage room for baggage. It looks intimidating. But that is not Kylie Jenner’s brand. So, she had her Global Express customized to match her style.
The motif is white and pink, Kylie’s signature color scheme. Kylie had “KylieSkin,” one of her product lines’ names, written at its side in bold, pink letters. There are also swooping pink lines that accentuate its body. Compared to what is inside the aircraft, that is relatively simple.
Kylie’s profession as a beauty guru and Instagram influencer shows on the interior of her private jet. It is picture-perfect.
As shown on the snaps she posts on her Instagram account, it has white leather seats covered with pink Hermes blankets. There are also pink custom KylieSkin pillows and sleepers.
It seems like Kylie was so proud of her possession she had her name written all over it. Aside from the exterior and the pillows, there are coasters with “Kylie Air” printed on them. There is also a long bar that has neon lights saying “Kylie.”
Speaking of lights, it is an important factor for her work. So she had colored lights installed in her private jet. These are programmable, and she can change their color depending on the aesthetic that she wants. Furthermore, the “Sky Ky” features pink shaded windows that give the interior a rose-colored glow.
Overall, the private jet is extra, as you would expect from the young millionaire.
Kylie Jenner and the Jenner-Kardashian blended family had used the aircraft for different occasions. Kylie, her family, and her friends used it to go on a vacation during her 23rd birthday. Likewise, they used it when they took their daughter Stormi to Disneyland on her 2nd birthday.
The clan likely used the white and pink plane on more trips. It would be such a waste if they did not.
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