Donald Trump, Bill Gates and Tom Cruise take off ... the private jet called the ‘peak of private aviation’ belongs to life coach Tony Robbins – and you can rent it
Every true A-lister needs their own set of wings on call 24/7, but the most glamorous aircraft-on-demand might not belong to who you think – but this guy even has a shower on board
Aircraft management and charter firm Silver Air has a new plane in its stable: a Boeing Business Jet based on the 737-700 airliner. The largest jet in its 25-aircraft fleet, Silver Air acquired this Boeing Business Jet in late March with plans to begin charter operations later in the spring. The Los Angeles-based operator is one of the few private 737 operators in the US and even fewer BBJ charter operators.
The 18-seat aircraft is designed for a small subset of the travelling population that's focused on convenience without compromising luxury. “The BBJ is the ultimate private jet experience,” Chuck Stumpf, Silver Air's president of business development said. “It's the highest level of service, the pinnacle of luxury, the peak of private aviation.”
The airliner-turned-private jet joins Silver Air's existing 25-aircraft fleet, that ranges from small light jets to wide-cabin heavy jets from brands such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault and Cessna. But step inside this ultra-luxurious business jet, you just may recognise the owner: celebrity life coach and author Tony Robbins.
Robbins’ plane is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, though it can be chartered from any city. Boasting a 6,270-nautical mile range, the jet is capable of long-haul city pairs including Los Angeles-London, New York-Paris and Miami-Buenos Aires.
The Boeing Business Jet 737 is one of the ultimate wide-cabin twin-engined private jets, the next step up from any product from Gulfstream, Bombardier, or Dassault. The 12-foot, 4-inch (3.8-metre) wide cabin is incredibly spacious, allowing for any number of configurations and set-ups.
The main living area features seating for eight in a mix of recliner captain's chairs and a three-person divan complete with a coffee table. It's the communal space of the aircraft and one of two lounging areas. The largely customisable nature of the aircraft enables the owner to configure the jet in any style desired. While some BBJs go for a sleek, modern look, this jet evokes a feeling of home.
