A JET-SET STATEMENT, ONE PINK DETAIL AT A TIME
At 43, Paris Hilton has redefined what it means to be an heiress in the modern age: no longer just a hotel magnate’s descendant or a tabloid fixture, but a businesswoman, brand-builder, and one of the highest-paid DJs in the world. So when it came time to celebrate her birthday, her husband Carter Reum knew it would take more than flowers or diamonds to impress the First Lady of Sliving. The result? A Gulfstream G450 transformed into a high-altitude temple of personality, beauty, and unapologetic pink.
The aircraft, which underwent a full interior and exterior redesign, has been nicknamed “Sliv Air”: a nod to Hilton’s trademark blend of “slaying” and “living.” Designed by Marina del Rey–based aviation designer Sarah Mespelt Larrañaga, the jet emerged from a year-long makeover dripping in Parisian flair. From the moment one spots its gleaming pink fuselage on the tarmac, there is no mistaking the identity of its owner. Even the tail number, N11PH, is a discreet but deliberate wink to her initials.
On the outside, slogans like “That’s Hot,” “Sliv Air,” and “Paris xoxo” adorn the body like decals on a couture trunk. The aesthetic is bold yet curated, merging pop culture nostalgia with high-end custom design. It’s not just a private jet; it’s a narrative in motion: an extension of the Paris Hilton brand flying at 45,000 feet. To borrow one of her iconic phrases, it’s hot. Very hot.
AN INTERIOR WHERE FANTASY AND FUNCTION COEXIST
Step aboard Sliv Air, and the world turns a shade of pink found nowhere else because it didn’t exist until now. PPG, the paint manufacturer, has officially dubbed the custom hue “Paris Pink,” and it extends from exterior panels to seat piping and cabin lighting. The aircraft’s 45-foot-long cabin features a 6’2″ ceiling and has been transformed into a living jewel box of pastel luxury. Sparkling carpeting, embroidered upholstery, and an LED system capable of casting seven shades of pink envelop passengers in a hyper-personalized, ambient cocoon.
The seating layout includes six executive seats finished in Aeristo leather with embossed logos, and two divans for four additional guests. In true Hilton fashion, her personal seat bears her name in elegant embroidery, functioning less as a chair and more as a throne at 30,000 feet. Above, pink hummingbirds dance across the headliner, casting playful shadows and enhancing the dreamy, stylized atmosphere. The cabin is less an aircraft interior and more a couture lounge suspended in the sky.
But it isn’t just about aesthetics. The plane includes an advanced cabin management system that allows guests to control lighting, audio, and video via personal touchscreens at their seats. A 4K private theater offers in-flight entertainment of the highest caliber, proving that Hilton’s vision of travel isn’t limited to looks: it includes luxury performance. This is where comfort, customization, and brand identity intersect with aerospace engineering.
CUSTOM CHAMPAGNE, DESIGNER DOG BEDS, AND SLIVING IN THE SKY
Paris Hilton’s private aircraft doesn’t simply reflect her taste: it reflects her ethos: that luxury should be lived out loud, unapologetically. Champagne flutes shaped like hearts, custom Sliv Air china, and gloss-white cabinetry turn the galley into an airborne cocktail bar. Even the refrigerator is designed with intention, stocked with beauty masks from Hilton’s own Parisié Beauty cosmetics line. Every inch of this jet serves a purpose, and that purpose is pleasure.
No one is left out, not even Hilton’s beloved teacup Chihuahua, Prince Tokyo Gizmo Hilton, who has his own matching pink dog bed aboard. From custom flatware to the pre-recorded Paris Hilton welcome message that greets passengers with “you have a lot of choices when it comes to air travel, but none of them is this iconic,” the experience has been orchestrated down to the syllable. In her words, “every seat is first class, and the vibes are always immaculate.” It’s marketing, yes, but it’s also true.
The project required seven months of design and sourcing, and an additional five months for paint and refurbishment, completed by Standard Aero in Springfield, Illinois. Beyond the glitter and gloss lies serious tech: the latest Honeywell avionics, Starlink satellite internet, and a fully reconfigured cockpit speak to performance on par with its visual splendor. But the defining achievement of Sliv Air isn’t technological: it’s emotional. It turns an aircraft into a personal landmark, a statement of identity flying over continents. In a world of muted luxury, Paris Hilton chose maximalism, and she made it fly.