Drake showed “Air Drake” on Instagram on Friday, a gigantic jet with his insignia. To fly on the rapper’s airline, you need an inside connection. “No rental, no timeshare,” he declared in a Boeing 767 demo video.
Drake will likely keep the 30-seat plane to himself. Airways magazine reported that Boeing 767-300F jets cost $185 million before modification.
Drake, born Aubrey Graham, designed the private plane with Canadian airline Cargojet. The brand and rapper revealed their relationship last month. “Supporting home grown businesses has always been a top priority of mine,” Drake said in a tweet, “so when an opportunity came up to get involved with a great Canadian company I was honored to do so.”
Ajay Virmani, Cargojet’s president and CEO, was eager to work with the local Canadian. We have a long history with Drake, and our connection has grown organically. Virmani stated Cargojet and Drake are Canadian accomplishments and we are excited to partner.
Drake reacts to the finished private jet on Instagram. It says “Air Drake” on the plane. The plane has his OVO owl emblem on the side and his “praying hands” insignia on the tail.
This video has almost 7 million views. NBA player Tristan Thompson, rapper Lil Yachty, and businessman Michael Rubin commented on the post.
“WOW!!!! I think I need to work harder now!” Rubin joked.
Drake’s plane cost an unknown amount, but Airways Magazine indicates that certain airlines make it hard to buy a new one. Amazon Prime Air prefers $10 million used 767-300F planes.
CBS News awaits Cargojet’s reaction.