Airbus · France · ICAO: A388 · 2007–Present ·
$500 million (2014)

When the double-deck Airbus A380 is transformed into a private jet, it becomes something unlike anything else in aviation — a flying mansion with space for bedrooms, lounges, dining halls, offices, and even spa suites. The Airbus A380 Private Jet is the ultimate expression of airborne luxury, built for people who redefine what “first class” means.

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Engine:
4× Engine Alliance GP 7270
Engine type:
Turbofan
Thrust:
4 × 70,000 lbf  ·  311 kN
Avionics:
Thales Rockwell Honeywell Combo
Wing Tips:
Wingtip fences
Seats:
120
Cabin width:
21 ft 7 in · 6.58 m
Cabin height:
ft 10 in · 3.00 m
Cabin length:
163 ft 9 in · 49.90 m
Exterior length:
239 ft 6 in · 73.00 m
Tail height:
79 ft 1 in · 24.10 m
Fuselage diameter:
24 ft 3 in · 7.40 m
Wing span / rotor:
261 ft 10 in · 79.80 m
Baggage volume:
812 ft³  ·  23.0 
Max takeoff weight:
1,235,000 lb  ·  560,000 kg
Max landing weight:
851,000 lb  ·  386,000 kg
Max Payload:
200,000 lb  ·  91,000 kg
Fuel capacity:
85,500 gal  ·  323,500 L  ·  258,800 kg  (Jet A)
Max cruise speed:
511 kt  ·  588 mph  ·  946 km/h
Approach speed (Vref):
138 kt  ·  159 mph  ·  256 km/h
Range:
6,950 nm  ·  8,000 mi  ·  12,870 km
Fuel burn:
0.12 nm/gal  ·  0.06 km/L
Ceiling:
43,000 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb:
4,500 ft/min  ·  23 m/s
Takeoff distance:
9,000 ft  ·  2,750 m
Landing distance:
5,000 ft  ·  1,520 m
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10 of The Most Expensive Private Jets in the World

Airbus A380 Private Jet — The World’s Most Luxurious Flying Residence

The Airbus A380 Private Jet, often marketed as the A380 Prestige or ACJ380, is the VIP and head-of-state version of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Based on the A380-800 platform, it offers more interior space than any other private jet — with nearly 6,000 square feet (≈550 m²) of cabin area across two full-length decks.

This extraordinary space allows owners to design layouts that go far beyond traditional VIP configurations. A typical A380 private jet concept includes multiple bedrooms, private suites, a grand lounge, conference rooms, a dining area, spa or wellness zones, and dedicated crew quarters. Some concepts even include elevators between decks and walk-in wardrobes, creating a level of comfort comparable to a luxury penthouse or superyacht.

The A380’s long-range capability enables nonstop travel between almost any major global city pair. Quad-engine redundancy and advanced flight systems provide reliability favored by governments and royal families, who are the primary clients for such large VIP conversions.

While no A380 has yet flown as a fully completed private jet, several airframes were ordered for VIP conversion, and at least one was partially outfitted before the project was canceled. The aircraft’s sheer size, cost, and customization complexity have limited demand, but the concept remains the pinnacle of airborne luxury.

The Airbus A380 Private Jet stands as a symbol of what is possible when engineering scale meets personal luxury — a flying residence that redefines the upper limits of private aviation.

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