John Travolta's iconic Qantas Boeing 707 finally has a happy ending after lying abandoned for nearly 10 years
Published on May 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The Qantas Boeing 707 owned by John Travolta has finally landed in Australia.
Landed, ironically, is just a figure of speech here because the plane was transported using a cargo ship.
That’s the main clue right there, because the plane can no longer fly.
But, fortunately, a happy fate awaits the plane.
John Travolta got his Boeing 707 for free
If celebrities use private jets, they generally pay for it – whether they charter it or own it.
John Travolta is one of at least two celebrities who received their private jet for free, the other one being Drake.
Travolta, who famously flies his own planes and owns an impressive fleet of aircraft, became the owner of the plane as part of a deal with Qantas, and he actually flew it for years while the airline was covering maintenance costs.
Travolta used the plane a few times but things went awry in 2017.
Back then, the plane was grounded for what was supposed to be routine maintenance work.
But one thing led to another, and the aircraft deteriorated to the point of no return, which is why it’ll never fly again.
What’s next for John Travolta’s plane?
A while back, Travolta admitted the plane was no longer airworthy and announced he would donate this Boeing 707 to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Museum in Australia.
After being disassembled, the plane was loaded on a cargo ship and was transported to Australia.
As ABC News Australia reporter Justin Huntsdale pointed out, this arrival was ’10 years in the making’.
That’s pretty accurate, considering Travolta first said the airplane would become part of a museum nine years ago, in 2017.
“After two months at sea, a ship carrying the fuselage, wings, and tail of the 707 docked here, at Port Kembla, in Wollongong, this afternoon,” the reporter said.
The plane will now be polished and restored, and it’ll then become a permanent guest of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Museum in New South Wales, Australia.
It’ll never fly again, but at least it won’t completely disappear.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
