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Inside Elon Musk’s new US$78 million Gulfstream G700 and features

Elon Musk’s private jet fleet: $78 million Gulfstream G700

Meet the G700, a $75 million Qatar Airways business jet and its specifications.

Elon Musk is highly renowned for his creativity and investments in technological advancements. But he recently ordered a high-end Gulfstream G700 private jet, a brand-new model. Early 2023 is the delivery window. He recently paid $44 billion for Twitter, which is currently trending for his new private plane.

Up to 19 passengers can board this aircraft, which has the largest cabin in the history of the Gulfstream fleet and has a maximum flying altitude of 51000 feet. The most recent cost of this opulent plane is up to $78 million.

Courtesy: Gulfstream G700

The G700 has a range of up to 7,500 nautical miles or enough distance to travel nonstop from Austin to Hong Kong, according to the Gulfstream website. It boasts two restrooms, two Rolls-Royce engines, large oval windows, and a Wi-Fi system of its own.

Gulfstream G700 and G800 earn EASA certification(Opens in a new browser tab)

Currently own four private jets, one of which is a Glufsteram G 650 that sparked discussion on social media after being tracked by a Twitter user. Elon Musk asked him to remove the tracking and also made a generous offer of cash. But for him, it didn’t work out. Therefore, it is likely that he is currently updating his fleet and programming codes for flight data records that are hidden from users of the public internet.

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Elon Musk started using a new program that blocks jet tracking after the man who follows his plane wouldn’t take his Twitter account down(Opens in a new browser tab)

Currently own four private jets, one of which is a Gulfstream G 650 that sparked discussion on social media after being tracked by a Twitter user. Elon Musk asked him to remove the tracking and also made a generous offer of cash. But for him, it didn’t work out. Therefore, it is likely that he is currently updating his fleet and programming codes for flight data records that are hidden from users of the public internet.

Courtesy: Gulfstream

This jet’s operation is both difficult and expensive. The important factors affecting the jet’s costs are its fuel consumption and engine overhaul.

In addition to its high initial cost, operating the G700 can be expensive. According to Liberty Jet, flying the jet for 400 hours can result in operating costs of about US$3.5 million. According to the aviation website, the most expensive components of running the plane are fuel and engine maintenance.

Gulfstream G700

According to Bloomberg, the new design is the “extended” version of the G650 and attempts to compete in size with the Bombardier 7500. According to Gulfstream, it is eight meters (25 feet) tall and 33 meters (109 feet) long.

The little but mighty G700 can travel nonstop from Singapore in Asia to San Francisco in the US because to its range of 13,900 km (7,500 nautical miles). According to the aforementioned Gulfstream spec sheet, the G700’s cruise speed is Mach 0.925.

Let us know in the comments what you think of Elon Musk’s new Gulfstream G700.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.