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How much do airplanes cost?

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Single-Engine Planes: These planes which hold two or more people and are more economical to operate and maintain than multi-engine planes, typically cost between $15,000 and $100,000. Multi-engine Planes: If you consider a plane like this, it will cost you between $75,000 and $300,000.


Also, how much does a 747 cost?

The first 747-100 from Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) was put into service in 1970, and those first planes sold at a list price of $24 million. Adjusting for inflation, that same 747 would sell today for $147.1 million. A new 747-8 passenger jet now lists for $367.8 million and the freighter version at $368.4 million.

Likewise, how much does a private plane cost? A private jet can cost anywhere from $3 million to $90 million. Ongoing expenses include flight crew salaries and expenses, the costs of routine maintenance and unforeseen repairs, hangar rental, and aircraft insurance.

Subsequently, question is, what is the cheapest plane to buy?

Cessna Skycatcher But the Skycatcher is the cheapest (or close to it) light sport aircraft (LSA) on the market, part of a relatively new class of small planes that make general aviation more obtainable than ever.

How much does 737 max cost?

Boeing 737 MAX
Program cost Airframe only: $1–1.8 billion; including engine development: $2–3B
Unit cost MAX 7: US$99.7 million MAX 8: US$121.6M MAX 200: US$124.8M MAX 9: US$128.9M MAX 10: US$134.9M as of 2019
Developed from Boeing 737 Next Generation

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