- Height:6 ft3 in
- Width:8 ft2 in
- Length:46 ft10 in
The cabin offers ample space with volumes measuring2 ,138 cubic feet for cabin volume and195 cubic feet for baggage.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engines designed specifically for low fuel consumption and reduced emissions; these engines contribute significantly to its extended range capabilities.
The G650ER set records as the furthest-flying purpose-built business jet globally. In April2019 , it flew8 ,379 nautical miles from Singapore to Tucson—one of its longest non-stop flights recorded.
Winfrey's specific jet bears the designation N540W. Manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., it was registered for use in the United States with its last airworthiness certification dated July8 ,2020 . Valued at approximately $70 million according to Globe Air estimates—with an additional $10 million spent on customizations—the jet includes luxurious amenities such as galley space equipped with an oven and microwave alongside two bathrooms (one featuring a shower) and leather seating convertible into beds for16 passengers.
An article publishedin October2023 detailed how Winfrey acquired this jet primarilyfor privacy during her frequent global travels; she initially purchaseda Bombardier Global XRS before upgradingto a GulfstreamG550in2013 . Her currentG650ERis configuredinto four living spaces designedfor dining working entertainingand relaxingwithaconference roomthatcanbeclosedoffforprivate meetings
The annual operating costs exceeding$1 .08 million cover expenses likefuel maintenancecrew salarieshangar feesand insurance CelebrityPrivateJetTrackerreports thatthejetflewasrecentlyasMarch3rdthisyearhavingflown11timesduring2025thusfarThelongestflightrecordedsince2023wasfromTabaInternationalAirportTCPEgypttoTeterboroAirportTEBNewJerseya distanceof5040nauticalmiles9334km
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TheGulfstreamhasbeensuccessfulwithtotalproducedbeforemanufacturingrunendedFebruarythisyearMorethanhalfofthesebeingserviceUSreplacementexpectedpricedcompleteFAAcertificationfirsthalfaccordingpressreleaseExceedingperformancemaximumrangeoveraccordingmanufacturerensuringlocationoutreachglobetrottingelitesIntendedreachmarketprojectsdelayedpandemicUkrainewarfeaturingimprovedenginesusingRollsRoyceshownbelow
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