Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani became the private owner of India’s first Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. This brand-new plane, purchased for a whopping Rs 1000 crore, will be used by the Ambani family for their long-distance travels. With this latest purchase, Mukesh Ambani has become the owner of the most expensive private plane among Indian businessmen.
Besides the Boeing 737 Max 9, Reliance Industries also has nine more aircraft in its kitty. The new aeroplane was delivered after many test flights and impressive interior modifications. The modifications and interior upgradations of Ambani’s plane were conducted at the Euro port Bassel Mulhouse Freiberg (BSL) in Switzerland.
Even though the pictures of the airplane’s interiors haven’t come out, aviation enthusiasts are sure that it would boast of luxurious features and modern facilities. This aircraft has been in Switzerland for upgradation since April 13, 2023. Besides, it underwent six major test flights at the airports in Bassel, Geneva, London and Luton.
These test flights were significant to analyse the performance of the airplane after the upgradations. The Boeing 737 Max 9 airplane flew from Bassel to Delhi on August 27. It took the plane under 9 hours to cover a distance of 6,234 kilometres.
It landed at the airport in Delhi at 7.18 pm on August 28, marking the arrival of India’s most expensive private airplane. The Boing 737 Max 9 is powered by two CFMI LEAP—1B engines.
With 8401 as its MSN numbe.