Mark Zuckerberg might just have bought himself a brand new Gulfstream G700 private jet, according to renowned aviation enthusiast and jet tracker Jack Sweeney. The college student from Florida has been monitoring the flights of high-profile figures for several years. He became an online sensation in 2022 after getting into a public dispute with Elon Musk over a Twitter account tracking the billionaire’s jet. After being banned from most social media platforms, the plane-spotter has been using Bluesky, an X.com alternative, to upload flight tracking details of celebrities, including that of Zuckerberg.
Sweeney uploaded a picture of the Gulfstream G700 along with the jet’s flight map, claiming the private plane was recently acquired by the Meta CEO. The jet-tracker also gave several logical reasons for linking the aircraft to the billionaire. The G700 in the picture features a blue and white livery that matches the Facebook-inspired paint scheme of Zuckerberg’s existing G650ER jet.
The N3880 tail number of the G700 is also quite similar to his G650ER, numbered N68885. In addition to that, Sweeney argues that both Gulfstream jets use the same call sign provider, TWY (Solarius Aviation).
Furthermore, Sweeney says the post-delivery flights of the G700 also align with Zuckerberg’s locations – San Jose and Monterey. If Sweeney is right, it will make Zuckerberg the second billionaire to upgrade from a G650 to a G700 over the last few months. You might remember that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos also expanded his fleet with a brand new G700, estimated to be worth $80 million. It was also Sweeney who discovered Bezos’ aging G650 had been put up for sale with an asking price of $38 million.
It will be interesting to see if Zuckerberg also sells his G650ER now that he has acquired the more modern and advanced G700. However, the Facebook co-founder’s long-range jet is extensively used, frequenting airports across California. The aircraft completed 42 flights in the first quarter of 2024 alone and recently flew from Lihue, Hawaii, to Monterey in California. It was originally manufactured in 2021 and purchased by a trust linked to Zuckerberg, which is based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Gulfstream G700 – the pinnacle of business aviation
The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship ultra-long-range business jet that combines cutting-edge technology, luxury, and performance. Designed to redefine private air travel, the G700 features a spacious cabin that can be configured with up to five living areas, including a master suite with an optional shower. Powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, it boasts a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles (roughly 8600 miles) at Mach 0.85 and a top speed of Mach 0.925 (about 710mph).
The jet incorporates advanced fly-by-wire controls and the Symmetry Flight Deck, which includes touchscreen avionics and active control sidesticks for enhanced pilot interaction. With its emphasis on efficiency, comfort, and innovation, the G700 represents the pinnacle of Gulfstream’s engineering prowess and a benchmark in the business aviation sector.
