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Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream Aerospace

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, owns three Gulfstream jets: two G550s and a G650ER. In 2022, Musk hinted at possibly acquiring a Gulfstream G700 to replace one of his current aircraft. The speed, range, and reliability of Gulfstream jets contribute to their leadership in the private aviation market.

Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), appears passionate about Gulfstream jets. His four-jet fleet includes three Gulfstreams.

The details of Musk's Gulfstream jets are as follows:

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- **Gulfstream G550 (2003)**: Registered as N502SX, this jet is owned by Falcon Landing, LLC, a shell company for SpaceX. SpaceX operates the jet.

- **Gulfstream G550 (2007)**: Registered as N272BG, this jet is also owned by Falcon Landing, LLC, and operated by Elon Musk.

- **Gulfstream G650ER (2015)**: Registered as N628TS, this jet is owned by Falcon Landing, LLC, and operated by Elon Musk.

Gulfstream G550

The Gulfstream G550 is a long-range twin-engine business jet known for its comfort and fuel efficiency. It has an operational range of 6,750 nautical miles (NM), allowing transatlantic and transpacific flights without refueling.

"…the $59 million...6 ,700-nm range...providing best tradeoff between range & price..."

Gulfstream G650ER

The Extended Range version can carry up to18 passengers over7 ,500 NM at Mach0 .925

"With more than500 aircraft in service...trusted business jets..."

"The holds record farthest fastest flight history."

Elon Musk’s G650ER Jet Activity

In November2024 alone there were ten flights:

  • Austin (AUS) to West Palm Beach (PBI), Florida on November8 : Approximately1 ,100 miles taking three hours.
  • West Palm Beach (PBI), Florida to Washington Dulles (IAD) on November13 : Around870 miles completed just over two hours.
  • Austin Texas(AUS)-New York LaGuardia(LGA)November16; Approximate distance being1 ,500 miles covered within three half-hours etc...

Luxuries Of The That Enjoys Spacious Cabin Productive Space Sustainability Advancements Precision Flying

A spacious cabin offers supreme comfort with features like an advanced air- system delivering fresh air every two minutes while neutralizing allergens.

"Pairing aerodynamic wing advanced avionics Rolls-Royce engines clean-sheet design represents bold leap ahead high-speed efficiency economy."

Organizations Included in this History
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