The Qatari Royal Family has listed a lavishly-fitted Boeing 747-8i on the market. The aircraft, registered A7-HBJ, is being sold with a mere 1069 total hours. Check out the ultra-luxurious finishings in this plane.
The aircraft is being sold by AMAC Aerospace in Zurich, where it has been parked since June, according to fleet data. Despite owning an additional two private B747’s, neither the seller nor the Royal Family have provided any clarification as to why the aircraft is being sold. The same family previously sold a similarly-equipped B747-8 to Morocco in 2010.
The aircraft’s seller does not detail specific security systems. However, the US Department of Defence gave Northrop Grumman approval to sell missile defence systems for B747-8i aircraft. In the report, published by FlightGlobal in September 2019, Northrop Grumman sought approval for the installation of its LAIRCM system; in which incoming homing missiles are detected and deterred with a strong laser.
This advanced system was purchased by the US Air Force in the months prior to the sale to the Qatari Royal Family. The US aquired the system for $200 million, for an unknown number of aircraft. The LAICRM system is installed on over 1,500 aircraft worldwide.
AMAC Aerospace has not provided an exact price for the aircraft, likely owing to the high-profile current ownership status. A basic B747-8i will cost $418.4 million, however, this aircraft will likely retail for a significantly higher price.
Editor’s Note: A third-party associated with the aircraft’s broker has since requested all media outlets to remove the original high-resolution photos. We have complied, and apologise for the low resolution and heavily-watermarked photos now appearing in the article.
Article Sources: The Drive and AMAC Aerospace
Ted is an Australia-based Editor at SamChui.com. With a background in aviation operations and journalism, he brings a strong knowledge of the industry and regulatory affairs. Ted also volunteers extensively with the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service, providing aeromedical care in remote Australia.
I pass by this everyday. Have great gopro bike footage exiting the 105 freeway onto North sepulveda with this gorgeous plane right there and a badass Cali Sunset right behind it.
Don’t show this to Donald J. Trump, it will make him upset that he was upstaged. The spoiled little boy will stomp his feet and curse letting this toy get away from him.
A few of the stats look wrong about the plane. The range nm and km don’t equal each other. It also looks like the engine thrust is only for a single engine rather than combined.
Thanks for the heads-up! Calculation error now fixed
This your new ride then Ted?
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