The movie star reportedly owns at least seven jets along with other smaller aircraft.
Earlier this week, John Travolta was granted his Boeing 737 license to add to his 707 and 747 licenses. The Hollywood star is known for his love of aviation and has several jets in his private portfolio. We take a closer look at John Travolta's jet collection.
Movie star John Travolta has been a qualified pilot for over 40 years and is perhaps the best-known celebrity aviator around today. Since he first started flying at the age of 15, Travolta regularly pilots his own jets around the world, including a trip from his home in Florida to Shannon, Ireland, in January this year.
According to Belfast Telegraph, Travolta has at least seven jets in his collection. His private stable is home to a Bombardier Challenger 601, Boeing 727, Eclipse 500, Dassault Falcon 900, and three Gulfstream jets.
SuperYachtFan revealed more information about a few of Travolta's jets. The Bombardier Challenger 601, which Travolta acquired in 2011, was built in 1988 and is registered under N392JT. The Eclipse 500 was built in 2007 with registration N218JT.
John Travolta's famous "Airport Mansion" in Ocala, Florida, is home to its own airstrip, allowing Travolta to fly across the world essentially from his own doorstep.
In 1992, Travolta narrowly avoided a catastrophe over Washington when his Gulfstream II suffered a total electrical failure. The star managed to land the aircraft and avoid a midair collision with a nearby Boeing 727.
In the past, Travolta is known to have owned a Canadair CL41 Tutor, which he donated to a university, and a Lockheed Jetstar which he has since sold.
Perhaps the actor's most prized possession was the Boeing 707-138B that he picked up over 20 years ago. Travolta initially acquired the 707 from Qantas on a rental agreement before the airline handed him the jet as part of his brand ambassador role.
The 150-seater former Qantas Airways jet was revamped to carry just 15 guests and boasted two bedrooms and a full-size bathroom.
The 57-year-old Boeing 707 was donated to Australia's Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) in 2017. It is reportedly undergoing extensive work before it will go on display. Simple Flying took a closer look at John Travolta's Boeing 707 last year.
Travolta announced this week that he has received his license to pilot the Boeing 737. The actor is also certified to fly the Boeing 707 and Boeing 747 amongst other aircraft.
Travolta said,
"A very proud moment for me. I just received my 737 license."
During an interview with Business Jet Traveler, Travolta revealed that he is certified to fly 11 different jet types. His personal website states that he is qualified to fly "Gulfstream, Challenger, Hawker, Falcon, Lear, Citation jets, as well as the de Havilland Vampire and Canadair CL-41 Tutor/Tebuan military jets."
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