The $65-million high-flyer that's back in demand

Flying high comes with no boundaries as well-heeled flyers and business travellers are opting for private jets to hop around the globe. The demand for new private jets is so high that Gulfstream Aerospace admits it is unable to keep up with it. While it costs $65 million to buy the G650 or G650ER personal jets, the company is announcing a waiting period of two years to fulfill orders Gulfstream's newest flagship, the G650ER, extends the nonstop reach of the industry's highest perf0rmance long-range business aircraft. A must-have for globe-trotting billionaires, the G650ER offers the advantage of flying the fastest and longest routes possible by any business aircraft. Designed to bring distant cities within reach and be a part of a day's work, the G650ER significantly increases the number of nonstop connections possible, from Dubai to Atlanta, from Hong Kong to most of the US Eastern Seaboard and from Sydney to a dozen cities including Riyadh and Dallas.

The customised interior gives owners the ability to create their ideal cabin configuration, whether it's a private stateroom, a large conference space or individual work areas. The cabin is replenished with 100 per cent fresh air every two minutes, thus helping to oxygenate the blood and reducing fatigue. Travellers can also opt for G650ER's sister ship, the Gulfstream G650, which also claims to be the best in its class. It features an ultra-largecabin and comes with customisation options ideally suited for meetings, entertaining as well as relaxing.

The G650 family has a range of about 13,000 kilometres, sleeps as many as 10 people and can cruise as high as 51,000 feet. The personal jets are also fitted with convection oven, large ice drawers and storage for flatware and crystal.