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Kim Kardashian customizes private jet despite facing airborne challenges

Kim Kardashian customizes private jet despite facing airborne challenges
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Sumit Singh Editorial Lead | Simple Flying

Kim Kardashian has invested $60 million to customize her $95 million Gulfstream G650ER jet, aiming for ultimate comfort. The aircraft, known as "Kim Air," features four living areas and holds the record for the fastest flight in business aviation. Despite its luxury, recent incidents have shown that Kim Air has faced turbulence, weather complications, and emergency services due to illness on board.

The American actress and media celebrity is recognized for her reality television shows and extensive real estate portfolio. She purchased the Gulfstream G650ER in 2022 for $95 million and spent an additional $60 million on lavish customizations. Kardashian's goal was to maintain airborne comfort similar to her standards on the ground. As co-founder of SKIMS, a clothing brand, she upgraded seats, covers, furnishings, bathrooms, and fixtures on her private jet.

The Gulfstream G650ER boasts a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles (NM), a high-speed cruise at Mach 0.90, a long-range cruise at Mach 0.85, and a maximum operating Mach number (Mmo) of Mach 0.925. It can take off from distances as short as 6,299 feet under standard conditions with maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). The initial cruise altitude is set at 41,000 feet with a maximum cruising altitude of 51,000 feet.

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Revealed in 2008 as an extended-range variant of the G650 twinjet business jet by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, the G650ER is among the longest-range aircraft in its lineup of corporate jets. It holds records for both speed and distance in business aviation history.

With a capacity of up to 19 passengers across four living areas onboard its spacious interior can be customized according to customer needs. According to Gulfstream: “The spacious interior is a refined getaway above the clouds where supreme comfort meets high design and innovation.” They add: “Designed with your comfort and productivity in mind our handcrafted seats allow you to settle in enjoy journey divan single seats convert beds added flexibility.”

Tommy Clements and Waldo Fernandez—two renowned interior designers from Los Angeles—worked on customizing Kardashian’s dream jet which can comfortably sleep ten guests using several single beds that convert into king-sized beds allowing flexibility couples unique light colors match those at residence Beverly Hills.

Kardashian's modifications include light wood interiors instead of conventional designs supplied by manufacturers opting two bathrooms cabin gave walking tour HBO show Kardashians highlighting these features along cashmere materials used throughout including seats pillows headrests overhead baggage compartments ceilings even exterior painted cream color matching overall design theme during reality show episode actress seen pointing out rules guests jokingly clear care usage

On June 28 emergency services boarded Kardashian’s jet after it landed Los Angeles assisting flight stewardess who felt unwell In spring Kim Air turned around en route Las Vegas severe turbulence forced return home During episode Kardashians Kim expressed nervousness stating “I have make it 43 please” Sister Khloe remarked “I'm getting little nervous don't love turbulence” Musician Kris also passenger commented “Well I used be flight attendant so I'm really good being calm plane when there's turbulence but seems little extreme tonight”

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