World’s largest twin-engine private jet is like a futuristic palace in the sky
- ‘CelestialSTAR’ is the world’s largest twin-engine private jet
- It is designed for up to 40 passengers
- It has six suites, a conference room and a lounge bar
Published on Jul 03, 2024 at 2:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 03, 2024 at 7:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This is a BBJ 777-9 known as CelestialSTAR, the world’s largest twin-engine private jet.
For reference, this plane was originally designed to accommodate 420+ passengers, but it has now been turned into a private jet for a dozen people.
That gives you an idea of how just spacious it can be for the lucky passengers on board.
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BBJ stands for Boeing Business Jet, and technically any Boeing aircraft can become a BBJ one, as long as there’s a customer willing to spend nine figures on a private jet.
This one, unveiled in partnership with Lufthansa Technik, offers 343 square meters (3,700 square feet) of space.
And it is also fast plane, capable of reaching speeds of up to 826 mph, and capable of staying in the air for a very long time.
According to Lufthansa, it can fly for up to 22 hours.
BBJ 777-9 CelestialSTAR is a 5-star hotel in the air
The BBJ 777-9 CelestialSTAR is designed for ultra-wealthy clients.
Specifically, Lufthansa has identified wealthy royals in the Middle East as ideal customers for this jet.
This explains why this jet, like other similar jets, was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow.
This aircraft looks halfway between a mansion and a hotel.
It has a dedicated section for the bar lounge, a dining room and a conference room, and of course bedrooms.
It has six suites and 43 individual seats in total.
Breaking down the cost of the world’s largest twin-engine private jet
Predictably, all of this luxury comes at a hefty cost.
By comparison, even Drake’s private jet, which is valued at $185 million, seems inexpensive.
Lufthansa says that fitting a BBJ 777-9 with the CelestialSTAR ‘package’ costs between $130 and $160 million.
And that’s on top of the cost of the plane, which is north of $450 million.
All in all, the price tag for the world’s largest twin-engine private jet is close to $600 million.
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.
