Summary
- The Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has produced private jets since the late 1950s.
- Gulfstream has a versatile lineup, ranging from the small G280 to the long-range G800.
- Celebrities like Tom Cruise, Kim Kardashian, Mark Cuban, The Rock, and Bill Gates own Gulfstream jets.
The Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American aircraft manufacturer with a strong reputation for building private jets. The company is a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, a multi-faceted defense contractor that has built fighter jets like the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Since beginning to produce private jets in the late 1950s, the company has developed, marketed, and provided maintenance services to over 2,000 different models. The company’s current lineup consists of everything from smaller aircraft like the G280 all the way up to long-range jets like the G800.
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With price tags starting in the millions, it is unlikely that most will ever be fortunate enough to own such an aircraft. However, with such versatility and an impressive reputation for quality, it is unsurprising that many of the world’s wealthiest celebrities have chosen Gulfstream jets for their private travel. In this article, we will look at five noteworthy celebrities who own Gulfstream aircraft.
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Tom Cruise
Jet owned: Gulfstream IV
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Approximate value: |
$20 million |
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Fun fact: |
The aircraft actually has its own jacuzzi |
Legendary actor Tom Cruise is a big fan of his Gulfstream IV private jet, which he has customized in many ways to meet his specifications. In addition to being a lavish aircraft with space for up to 19 guests, the plane features its own movie screening room and a jacuzzi that can be used at 40,000 feet.
The Gulfstream IV, a low-wing T-tailed twin-engine private jet, is among the many midsize aircraft the manufacturer has produced. During a 33-year production run from 1985 to 2015, over 900 planes such were delivered before the model was phased out in favor of the more advanced G500. The plane is also known to be one of at least two known by the A-list actor.
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Kim Kardashian
Jet owned: Gulfstream G650ER
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Approximate value: |
$150 million |
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Fun fact: |
The plane has been dubbed “Kim Air” |
Fashion designer and media personality Kim Kardashian has never been one to shop on a budget, but when it came to her private jet, she truly pulled out all the stops. According to Page Six, Kardashian purchased an intercontinental Gulfstream G650ER and invested heavily in overhauling what was once a $95 million aircraft.
Every surface onboard the jet is cashmere, and the plane has two different bathrooms at the front and rear. But be warned: if you are looking to fly onboard Kardashian’s private jet, there are some extremely strict rules to follow that cannot be broken under any circumstances.
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The billionaire designed it with plenty of cashmere.
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Mark Cuban
Jet owned: Gulfstream V
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Approximate value: |
$40 million |
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Fun fact: |
One of two private jets the business magnate owns |
Dallas Mavericks part-owner Mark Cuban, who created a fortune from multiple business ventures, owns two private jets. One is a Boeing 757, and the other is a Gulfstream V, which the celebrity purchased primarily to complete his 757 and to offer his family an easy travel option.
Cuban’s purchase of a Gulfstream V holds the unique distinction of being the most expensive e-commerce purchase ever made, a feat for which he holds the Guinness World Record today. Cuban stands by his purchase, arguing that the planes save him and his loved ones invaluable time.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Jet owned: Gulfstream G650
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Approximate value: |
$70 million |
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Fun fact: |
The Rock later bought a Bombardier Global 7500 private jet |
The principal star of the Fast and Furious movie franchise, who has also made a name for himself in professional wrestling, is no stranger to private jets. His first noteworthy purchase was that of a G650, which is not just one of the fastest private jets on the market but can also offer an impressive range.
From Southern California, the actor’s G650 can fly nonstop to any destination in Europe or South America, as well as most of East Asia, Australia, and Africa. This impressive range offers the A-list star versatility and efficiency wherever he travels.
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The Gulfstream G650 is one of the company’s largest business jets and is known for its impressively-designed interiors. Since entering production in 2008, over 600 of the type have been delivered to customers.
Bill Gates
Jet owned: Gulfstream G650
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Approximate value: |
$80 million |
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Fun fact: |
A unique choice given Gates’ environmentally-conscious nature |
Billionaire and tech mogul Bill Gates also owns a Gulfstream private jet. Much like the Rock, he opts for the G650 model due to its extended range.
According to Green Matters, Gates owns a pair of G650 jets alongside a pair of Bombardier Challenger 350s. Gates’ aircraft collection also includes a Cessna hydroplane and a helicopter.
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