Does Bill Gates fly in a private jet?


Does Bill Gates fly in a private jet? Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change. But like many of the ultra-rich, he also travels in a private jet, which emits quite a bit of greenhouse gas.


How many jets does Elon own?

He's been expanding his collectibles; Musk owns four jets and recently dropped $78 million on a Gulfstream G700, intended to replace his Gulfstream G650ER.


Who owns the biggest private planes?

The owner of the largest private jet is, as you might expect, a man of extreme prominence. It is owned by Joseph Lau, a man known for his real estate work and fortune. He is always traveling for work and needed a great way to travel comfortably—it certainly looks like he found it!


Does Jeff Bezos have his own jet?

And sometimes, with so many obligations, commercial aviation doesn't cut it for the world's most prosperous. Time is the only asset we can't get back, so it's no wonder the former CEO chose two Gulfstream G650ER jets as his fleet.


What planes do billionaires fly?

Here's the full list of the 15 most expensive private jets owned by the rich and famous:
  • Alisher Umanov: Airbus A340-300, $400 million.
  • Joseph Lau: Boeing 747-8 VIP, $367 million.
  • Sultan of Brunei: Boeing 747-430, $230 million.
  • Roman Abramovich: Boeing 757, $170 million.
  • Kim Kardashian: Gulfstream G650ER, $150 million.


Can you smoke in a private jet?

If you own a private jet or have the owner's permission to smoke tobacco on board, as long as the aircraft complies with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for passenger and crew compartment interiors, then smoking is permitted.