Saturday 15 November 2014
05:05

Inside Donald Trump's £63m private jet, complete with marble bathroom and 24-carat seat belt buckles

Most mere mortals land at Glasgow's Prestwick airport on Ryanair.
Donald Trump made an ever so slightly more glamorous arrival today on one of his Boeing 757 private jet, complete with a double bed, spacious lounge with sofas, gold finishes and marble bathroom.
The 68-year-old mogul allowed cameras inside the luxurious plane to announce a new partnership with the airport and his Trump Turnberry resort, which he acquired for an undisclosed sum earlier this year.

VIP arrival: Trump flew in to Prestwick airport to announce a new partnership with the airport and his Trump Turnberry resort
VIP arrival: Trump flew in to Prestwick airport to announce a new partnership with the airport and his Trump Turnberry resort

Visitors to the resort, which is undergoing a £250 million makeover, will be able to jet into the airport on one of Trump's private planes, and be transferred to the hotel, 20 miles away, by helicopter or chauffeured car.
One of the fleet is the Boeing 757, which is said to be worth USD$100million (£63million). 
The 757 interior features a lounge room with L-shaped couches and 52-inch flatscreen TV, and a bathroom with a circular shower and marble sinks with gold faucets. There is sleek cream seating embossed with the Trump family crest and walnut tables and cabinets.
Trump told press at Prestwick that he expected 'hundreds' of planes ferrying Trump Turnberry guests to use the airport once the resort is completed in 2016. He said: 'We are thrilled to be partnering with Glasgow Prestwick Airport. 

Luxury: Sleek cream seating is finished with 24-carat gold seat belt buckles and glossy walnut tables

Kick back: A curved sofa with pillows embossed with the Trump crest sit in front of a huge flat screen TV

They have a tremendous facility with a unique rich history. Their expert team and state-of-the-art operation is perfectly aligned with our global client and member base that travel frequently to Scotland and to Trump Turnberry, one of the most beautiful destinations anywhere and home to many of the finest golf resorts in the world including the legendary Trump Turnberry and Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen.' 
Iain Cochrane, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: 'We are very excited to be working closely with the Trump Organisation going forward and are delighted that Prestwick has been chosen to be the European base for the Trump Sikorsky helicopter.
'Forging a new partnership between the airport and the Trump Organisation will undoubtedly be mutually beneficial to both parties. However, it will also bring significant opportunities for the region as more inbound visitors travel to visit the legendary Trump Turnberry Resort.' 
The US tycoon bought the iconic golf course and hotel earlier this year for an undisclosed sum from the Dubai-based group, Leisurecorp, and said he was determined to make it 'the finest resort of its kind anywhere in the world.'

Now plans submitted to South Ayrshire Council show his vision includes a huge fountain to be placed outside the golf course's clubhouse.
An image of the concrete grandiose feature, which will be 'patinated to simulate marble', show it has a warrior battle figure on top of it and is surrounded by lions.
It is being made by Florida-based firm Bernardi USA who have previously designed fountains for Trump's other resorts around the world. 
The businessman is also planning to revamp the clubhouse by installing new plaques and expanded the golf shop there.
No objections have so far been received to the plans and the council is due to decide on the applications next month. 
High tech: The cockpit is somewhat less glamorous, with less gold finishes, but plenty of comfortable seating for the pilot and co-pilot
High tech: The cockpit is somewhat less glamorous, with less gold finishes, but plenty of comfortable seating for the pilot and co-pilot

After completing the purchase of the resort in June, Trump said: 'I am honoured to own and manage this magnificent property, perhaps the most exciting property there is. We will be spending a great deal of time, effort and money to make Trump Turnberry the finest resort of its kind anywhere in the world. 
'I would like to thank Starwood Hotels & Resorts for working with us, in the best interest of property, to bring about this historic acquisition.'
'I would also like to thank all representatives in South Ayrshire for their support and wonderful statements to the media.'
Turnberry, the first purpose-planned golfing resort in Britain, has hosted the Open Championship four times, most recently in 2009.

Flying high: Ivanka often uses the jet for family holidays and recently posted a picture of herself with son Joseph traveling on the plane together to her Instagram account
Takeover: Trump purchased Turnberry resort earlier this year for an undisclosed sum from Dubai-based group, Leisurecorp
Takeover: Trump purchased Turnberry resort earlier this year for an undisclosed sum from Dubai-based group, Leisurecorp

It was the setting for the famous 1977 Duel in the Sun where Tom Watson triumphed over Jack Nicklaus in what is regarded as one of the most famous golf matches of all time.
The signing of the deal represents a surprise U-turn for Mr Trump's business dealings in Scotland. In February, he suggested he had no further plans to invest in country following a controversial and drawn-out dispute over a planned offshore wind farm near his Menie Estate golf resort in Aberdeenshire.
Mr Trump has been a vehement critic of the scheme, which he claimed would spoil the view from his coastline course. His campaign against the wind farm included an open letter to First Minister Alex Salmond. 

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