Summary
- Bezos owns a $200M private jet collection featuring a luxurious Gulfstream G700.
- His fleet includes an older G650ER N271DV, a newer G650ER N758PB, and a Pilatus PC-24.
- Bezos utilizes jets for business and leisure, emphasizing efficiency and cutting-edge tech.
Jeff Bezos, the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive officer of Amazon, the owner of The Washington Post newspaper, and the space company Blue Origin. With a net worth north of $200 billion, Bezos is the second-richest man in the world, surpassed only by Elon Musk. He owns a fleet of private jets and has recently expanded his private jet fleet to include four aircraft.
Here, we will examine the makeup of his fleet – the Bezos private jet collection is valued at over $200 million. The aircraft types reflect his need for efficient global travel, his penchant for luxury, and his keen interest in cutting-edge technology.
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Gulfstream G700
A new addition to the fleet
Bezos reportedly acquired a brand new Gulfstream G700 in July 2024, making it the latest addition to his fleet. The new jet can reach speeds of up to Mach 0.935, making it the fastest jet in Bezos’ collection.
Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace
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Estimated value |
$80 million |
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Registration |
N11AF |
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Top speed |
Mach 0.935 (717 mph) |
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Range |
Up to 7,500 nautical miles |
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Pax Capacity |
Up to 22 passengers |
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Notable amenities |
Twenty panoramic windows, a whisper-quiet cabin with 100% fresh plasma ionized air replenished every 2–3 minutes. |
This jet made 28 flights in its first 39 days of operation. Bezos reportedly attempted to keep this purchase under wraps by utilizing the FFAA’sPrivacy ICAO Aircraft Address (PIA) program.
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Older G650ER N271DV
Bezos owns two Gulfstream G650ER jets
The two Gulfstream 650ER jets in the Bezos fleet are registered to his holding company, Poplar Glen LLC. N271DV was purchased in 2015, having been manufactured that year.
Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace
Two Rolls-Royce BR700 turbofans power the jet. It has a seating capacity of 22 passengers.
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Newer G650ER N758PB
A newer extended-range G650 acquired in 2019
The newer G650ER is powered by the improved Rolls-Royce BR 70015 jet engines and has a seating capacity of 22.
Photo: Gulfstream
Both G650ERs can fly up to Mach 0.925 and have a range of 7,500 nautical miles.
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Pilatus PC-24
The smallest jet in Jeff Bezos’ fleet might just be the coolest—a Pilatus PC-24 light business jet.
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Manufactured in |
2020 |
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Typical cost |
Around $9 million |
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Seating capacity |
10 |
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Range |
2,200 NM |
Photo: Pilatus Aircraft
This jet is registered with TVPX Aircraft Solutions, which offers trust services for US business aviation, potentially for privacy enhancement. While the PC-24 offers unique versatility for a jet, Bezos’ Gulfstream aircraft are larger, faster, longer-range, and more luxurious, suited for transcontinental and intercontinental flights with more passengers and amenities.
The Pilatus PC-24 is quite different from the Gulfstream jets in Jeff Bezos’ fleet. Let’s check out its key specs and differences below.
Size and Capacity
The PC-24 is significantly smaller and classified as a light jet. It can seat up to 10 passengers.
Bezos’Gulfstream G650ERs and G700 are large-cabin, ultra-long-range jets that accommodate up to 22 passengers.
Range
- The PC-24 has a maximum range of 2,076 nm (3,845 km).
- The G650ER has a range of 7,500 nm (13,890 km).
- The G700 has an extended range of 7,750 nm (14,353 km).
Speed:
- The PC-24’s maximum speed is 506 knots (937 km/h).
- The G650ER can reach Mach 0.925 (610 mph/982 km/h).
- The G700 has a maximum speed of Mach 0.935 (617 mph/993 km/h).
Cabin Size:
- The PC-24 has a cabin volume of 501 cu ft.
- The GG650ER’s cabin volume is much larger at 2,138 cu ft.
Special Features:
- The PC-24 is known for its versatility and ability to use short and unpaved runways.
- The Gulfstream jets offer more luxury amenities designed for long-range, high-speed travel.
Price:
- The PC-24 is priced at around $10-12 million, just a fraction of the Gulfstream jets.
- The G650ER and G700 are much more expensive, with prices in the $65-75 million range.
Bezos is not new to private jet ownership
Jeff Bezos previously owned a Dassault Falcon900EX. He sold the aircraft in 2015 after deciding to buy his first G650ER. In 2015, Bezos also purchased a hangar at Boeing Field in Seattle for $5.5 million, where his holding company, Poplar Glen LLC, is based. Around this time, Jeff Bezos was proclaimed the wealthiest man on the planet.
Bezos uses these jets for business and leisure, including visits to Amazon facilities, events, ranches, and vacations. His jets have set several world records for speed and range. While Bezos’s representatives claim he pays for carbon offsets and uses sustainable aviation fuel, the environmental impact of his private jet usage remains a topic of discussion.
This fleet of private jets showcases Bezos’ immense wealth and commitment to efficient travel and cutting-edge aviation technology. For a person who can afford anything, only time will tell what exciting aircraft will appear next in the Bezos fleet.