Michael Jordan has forked out $70million on a luxurious private jet that pays homage to the basketball great’s famous range of Nike sneakers.
Not long after spending $2m on a one-of-a-kind Italian sports car, Jordan has splashed even more cash on a stunning new aircraft complete with a custom-made $500,000 paint job.
The six-time NBA champion’s jet is a Gulfstream 650ER, which holds the record for ‘the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history’, according to its website.
He opted for a silver-and-black theme after spending six-figures on his own custom paint job, which resembles a pair of his elephant-print ‘Air Jordan’ sneakers.
Jordan’s iconic Jumpman logo also features on the rear’s exterior in a huge white print to top off the design.
Michael Jordan has forked out $70million on a luxurious private jet with a custom paint job
Jordan’s new aircraft pays homage to his famous range of ‘Air Jordan’ Nike sneakers
The tail number, N236MJ, incorporates the No 23 jersey he made famous throughout his legendary career as well as his number of championship rings, followed by his initials.
The jet has a maximum speed of 0.925 Mach and also comes with two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines.
On the inside, Jordan’s lavish new plane can accommodate up to 19 passengers and four members of crew.
Every passenger is treated to the kind of luxury MJ – who has a net worth of $3.5bn – enjoys on a regular basis, with giant beige leather recliner seats situated at each window.
The aircraft has a separate space for meal times, along with a fully-stocked bar decked out with LEDs that folds out from the furniture.
Jordan is also able to get his head down when feeling tired on a long journey in a swanky private bedroom.
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On the inside, the NBA legend’s lavish new plane can accommodate up to 19 passengers
It has a separate space for meal times, along with a fully-stocked bar decked out with LEDs
Every passenger is treated to the comfort of giant beige leather recliner seats at each window
He has extensively modified the 100-foot-long plane to ensure it can travel for up to 13 hours before needing to refuel.
The costs of running the jet will keep on coming for the Chicago Bulls icon, with maintenance set at $1,860,909 per year for 200 hours of flying, reports The Sun.
That maintenance cost includes fuel ($727,338), crew ($343,964), engine overhaul ($191,670) and insurance ($56,987).
For 400 hours of flying, it will cost Jordan just under $3m to run his private jet.
