Sports celebrities associated with the National Basketball Association (NBA) are considered some of the top sportspersons in the world. With their tight sports schedules combined with other business commitments and family lives, having a private jet becomes a necessity. This article explores some notable NBA celebrities who own private jets.
1 Michael Jordan Gulfstream G550 Capacity: 14–19 passengers / 6,200 lb (2,812 kg) payload Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.39 m) Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.50 m) Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.
87 m) Max takeoff weight: 91,000 lb (41,277 kg) Range: 6,750 NM (7,770 mi, 12,500 km) Long Range Cruise: M0.80 at 41,000 ft (12,497 m) Maximum Mach Operating (MMO): Mach 0.885 at 41,000 ft (12,497 m) Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m) Michael Jordan needs no introduction when it comes to sports.
However, many may not know that the sports celebrity is a full-time entrepreneur who has invested millions in a variety of businesses. With Jordan’s assets worth over $3 billion, he bought a Gulfstream G550 in 2016, worth $16.5 million at the time.
The Gulfstream jet, registered N236MJ, bears the celebrity’s imprint. It has an operational range of 7,940 miles, making it suitable for long distances, including transatlantic flights. Many popular celebrities around the world have become aviation fans.
Other celebrities have obviously become popular in the private aviation world, due to their unique private jets and highly customized aircraft. These aircraft resemble the u.