Private flightBill Gatesarrived in Da Nang on the morning of March 4 and stayed at a 5-star resort in Son Tra district. On this trip, the Microsoft founder went with his girlfriend Paula Hurd, mainly to enjoy the scenery and relax after attending the wedding of the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani.
This is the second time Bill Gates has come to Vietnam in 18 years. The first time he came to Vietnam was in 2006 to attend an information technology conference in Hanoi. This time, the billionaire chose Da Nang and Hoi An as his travel destinations.
Billionaire Bill Gates' private jet is a Gulfstream G650ER worth 70 million USD.
Gulfstream G650ER is one of at least 6 private jets owned by famous American billionaire Bill Gates, manufactured by the American company Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The private jet has taken Bill Gates to many places around the world with a maximum capacity of 18 passengers and leather seats that can be reclined into 10 beds.
With a price tag of $70 million, Bill Gates' Gulfstream G650ER has attracted the curiosity of the media. This luxury plane is known as a "flying palace" with a lavish interior, high-end amenities, meeting all the travel needs of the super-rich. It is also considered one of the most advanced and luxurious private jets in the world.
Gulfstream's G650ER is one of the world's best-selling commercial aircraft, with a waitlist that lasts several years.
The plane has a 30.4 m long fuselage, 7.8 m high and a 28.65 m wingspan. The fuselage is painted white with the blue Gulfstream logo. The plane has 16 large oval windows, said to be the largest in the aviation industry. The entire interior is covered in high-quality leather and precious woods.
The plane has a living area, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and entertainment area. In addition, it is equipped with a high-speed wifi connection system so Bill Gates can work and access the internet during the flight.
The Gulfstream G650ER can carry up to 18 passengers and sleep up to 7 people.
In addition, the plane is also equipped with Gulfstream's air cleaning system. Every 2-3 minutes, this system will filter and neutralize allergens and viruses on the plane. Gulfstream Aerospace affirms that this system will provide 100% fresh air for passengers.
The interior of this private jet is spacious and among the most luxurious in the world, with four living spaces that can be customized to the buyer's wishes.
The cockpit is an advanced fly-by-wire electronic control system, designed to be as user-friendly as possible. As a result, the G650ER has a semi-automatic and computer-controlled flight control system. Authorized pilots can rely on the enhanced flight vision system to land the aircraft in low visibility conditions. In particular, Gulfstream's Predictive Landing Performance System helps pilots avoid overshooting the runway, enhancing safety.
With luxurious interior, high-end amenities and modern systems, Gulfstream G650ER deserves to be the "flying palace" of the super-rich.
The cockpit is an advanced fly-by-wire electronic control system, designed to be as user-friendly as possible.
