Who's the mystery man buying an Airbus 380 jumbo jet?

Posted By Carolyn O'Hara Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 5:44 PM Share

There's at least a little bit of intrigue to go with the billions of dollars being thrown around at the Paris Air Show this week.

Someone—Airbus isn't saying who—has thrown down about $300 million for a double-decker private jet (capable of seating 840 passengers) for "him and his entourage." The only clue? He's not European or American.

So, who's our mystery man? Email your suggestions to Passport. (Hint: It's not John Travolta.)

(Photo credits: Jonathan Wood; Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

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