On concert tours, famous artists often find themselves extremely busy hopping from city to city or between continents. With tight schedules and usually thousands of fans waiting, it is impractical for some musicians to travel on commercial airlines through public airports as most do.

It is no different for Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake. Regarding long-distance trips, Drake has opted for his own private Boeing 767-200, with a completely customized interior. Let us look at the five-time Grammy Award winner's private jet and what it offers.

Air Drake

Since the public first caught wind of the private B767, dubbed 'Air Drake,' it has been likened to a five-star hotel. While it does not fly to the most common airports, it can be easily spotted because of its unique sky blue and white livery designed by the late Louis Vuitton Creative Director Virgil Abloh. The tail section features the iconic owl logo of Drake's company, October's Very Own (OVO).

Air Drake's interior features at least three private suites, two living rooms, a classy business lounge, an entertainment room, and a bathroom. You can find a king-size bed, fully carpeted floors, flat-screen TVs, velvet couches, top-quality furniture, and a shower in these spaces. The cabin is a mix of smooth gold and wood surfaces, with carpet and furniture taking on a beige or light purple color.

About the aircraft

Drake's private jet is registered as N767CJ. This aircraft is a 27-year-old Boeing 767-200ER powered by two General Electric CF6 engines. It was built in September 1996 at Boeing's Everett factory and first went to a Saudi Arabian operator known as Mid East Jet. After 22 years with the operator, it headed to Elan Express, which is still listed as the aircraft operator.

However, according to ch-aviation data, the registered owner is the Canadian company Cargojet Airways, which acquired it in April 2019. As of February 2020, N767CJ had posted 11,346 flight hours across 2,823 flight cycles. It can seat up to 45 passengers in an all-business configuration. The 767-200ER could otherwise seat over 200 passengers in a one or two-class configuration.

The customization is reported to have cost Cargojet between 80 and 100 million dollars, giving the aircraft a total value of about $200 million. After receiving the jet in 2019, Drake flew it to The Turks and Caicos Islands for an exclusive holiday. Since then, it has been spotted at various airports worldwide.

A free airplane?

Indeed, the Canadian connection between the rapper and the airline is no coincidence. The aircraft is provided to Drake free of charge through a partnership with Cargojet. And what does Cargojet get out of this deal? Free publicity! Seeing that Drake shows off the plane, with the Cargojet brand on the side, on social media, in music videos, and on his website, the deal seems to be working.

As a big supporter of homegrown talent, Drake accepted the deal and has put his jet to good marketing use. In 2019, when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA Finals, the plane was spotted performing a victory lap around the singer-songwriter's hometown. The players also got a chance to fly Air Drake after the match.

Apart from Drake, many other celebrities enjoy flying on their own private jets, allowing them hassle-free international travel. Taylor Swift owns two Dassault aircraft, including a $40 million Falcon 900LX and a Falcon 7X. Another rapper, Rick Ross, owns a Gulfstream G550. Although he claimed it was worth $5 billion, similar jets cost around $15-20 million. While several other artists also own luxury jets, perhaps few, if any, compare to Air Drake.

What do you think of Drake's private jet? How would you outfit your own 767 if you had the opportunity? Let us know by leaving a comment.