Inside Michael Jordan’s newly purchased $70 million private jet

Michael Jordan is taking luxury to new heights – literally.

The NBA legend has dropped $70 million on a custom private jet, which is dedicated to his iconic Air Jordan sneaker line.

Just a few weeks after spending $2 million on an exclusive Italian sports car, Jordan has packed everyone into a top-of-the-line Gulfstream 650ER, one of the fastest and most impressive jets in business aviation.

The six-time NBA champion didn’t stop at just buying the plane.

Jordan went all out, spending $500,000 on a custom paint job inspired by his famous elephant print sneakers. The exterior boasts a sleek silver and black design, with its signature Jumpman logo proudly displayed on the back.

Even the aircraft’s tail number, N236MJ, has a special significance, mixing Nr. 23 jerseys, his six championship titles and his initials.

Under the hood, the aircraft packs a punch with two powerful Rolls-Royce engines, allowing it to reach speeds close to Mach 1.

Inside, the 100-foot-long aircraft is just as impressive. With enough room for 19 passengers and a crew of four, the plane’s interior screams luxury – think plush leather recliners, a private dining area, a fully equipped bar with LED lighting and even a private bedroom for those flights long distances.

The plane’s range allows it to travel up to 13 hours without stopping for fuel, but keeping it in the air won’t be cheap. The maintenance cost alone is nearly $1.9 million per year for 200 flight hours.

This includes major expenses such as fuel, crew wages and insurance, with costs only increasing if Jordan takes to the skies for overtime.

But with a net worth of $3.5 billion, the Bulls icon is no stranger to living it up, whether it’s on the court — or in the clouds.

News of the aircraft purchase comes after his Illinois residence, located in the suburbs of Chicago, finally went under contract after 12 years on the market. Jordan originally put his custom nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom estate, which spans nearly 33,000 square feet, on the market in 2012 for $29 million. The price dropped to $14.85 million in 2015 and remained at that price point until it went up for sale last month. The final sale price is not yet known.