With a net worth of Rs 9.2 lakh crore, Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in the world, and this is not the first time he has hit the headlines for his latest buy. In fact, Reliance Industries chairman has gone ahead and purchased India’s first Boeing 737 MAX 9 – an ultra-luxurious private jet, which has cost him over Rs 1,000 crore. According to reports, it marks the latest addition to his fleet of personal aircraft.
Mukesh Ambani is his name, and lavish lifestyle is his image. His huge collection of expensive possessions encompasses private jets, luxurious cars, mansions, and helicopters. The Boeing 737 MAX 9, which is now a part of the list, has also engraved a place in the records as the most expensive private jet owned by an Indian business tycoon. As reported by Times Now, the basic price of this jet is around $118.5 million, and with custom modification, it goes over Rs 1,000 crore.
Features of the Boeing 737 MAX 9
It has a big cabin and also provides a higher cargo area than its counterpart, the Boeing MAX 8. Equipped with two CFMI LEAP-1B engines, this aircraft can cover an astonishing range of 6,355 nautical miles (11,770 km) in one trip, according to India.com. With its superior comfort and speed and luxurious features, it finds its place as one of the best private jets available in the world, just like Ambani’s taste is for the finest things in life.
Ambani’s Splendid Private Jet Fleet: An investment of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 just helped reaffirm Ambani’s highly coveted collection of nine private jets. It includes the Bombardier Global 6000, two Dassault Falcon 900s, and the Embraer ERJ-135. The man seriously loves aircraft, and this purchase solidified his leadership in business and luxury,
The Ambani Boeing 737 MAX 9 had undergone major overhauling at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg in Switzerland before it finally came to India. The cabin upgrading had already been done on the aircraft. It had flown some trial sorties in Switzerland and was now headed to India. After carrying out thorough trial flights in the airports of Basel, Geneva, and London Luton, the jet flew its final leg to Delhi on August 27, 2024, covering about 6,234 kilometers in nearly nine hours. Presently, it is at Delhi Airport and is expected to land shortly at Mumbai.
Why Boeing 737 MAX 9?
Ambani has opted for the Boeing 737 MAX 9, for it is the perfect epitome of luxury coupled with high performance. This aircraft is the ideal one for him to fit his business and personal travel needs, for it promises long-range capabilities and spacious design with advanced technology.
Advanced safety features ensure sealing its allure and prove a prudent investment that would be luxurious as well.
A Rs 1,000 Crore Statement
The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is not a private jet but a reflection of Ambani’s richness in status. It costs a staggering Rs 1,000 crore-plus, has undergone tremendous retrofitting to meet the very personal standards of Ambani regarding comfort and technology, and makes it one of the most exclusive private jets in the world.
Mukesh Ambani buying the latest version of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 flags how much he loves the best thing in luxuries and technology. This Boeing will speak out his enormous wealth and influence around the globe and will stand as a testament to his position on the list of the most powerful people globally.
