Summary The Starbucks CEO can utilize the company's Gulfstream G550s for the 1,000-mile weekly commute from California to Washington. Starbucks owns two Gulfstream G550s, that regularly fly from Seattle to cities such as London. Phoenix, Philadelphia and Chicago.
The Gulfstream G550 features Rolls-Royce engines, a 13-hour flight capacity, and comfortable cabin amenities, washroom and galley. Starbucks has two Gulfstream G550, according to JetSpy , and they made the headlines this week, when it was revealed that the new CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, would travel to the office by private jet as part of his contract. He would be a hybrid employee, working from his home in Newport Beach, California and flying to the office in Seattle, Washington (a distance of over 1,000 miles) for three days every week.
The contract also allows Niccol to utilize the company's private jets . He would likely be using one of the Starbucks G550s to complete the journey, so let's take a look at the two aircraft in more detail. Movement of the aircraft and background The older Gulfstream G550, registration N721L, was manufactured in 2007.
It was purchased by Starbucks in 2017. According to reports, the aircraft has flown 51 flights this year, so far accumulating 191 flight hours. The most visited airports were: Boeing Field King County International Airport, Seattle, Washington.
Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport, Arizona. Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania. Interested in finding out more about private aviation? Find more articles like this here The second Gulfstream G550, registration N721V, was manufactured and purchased in 2013.
The aircraft has flown 46 flights since the beginning of the year, resulting in 201 flight hours. The most visited airports for this aircraft were: Boeing Field King County International Airport, Seattle, Washington. London Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, England.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois. Development of the Gulfstream G550 The G550 has always been a popular ultra-long range aircraft, with corporations, celebrities and private owners, alike. It was first developed in the early 2000s to replace the Gulfstream GV.
New design elements were added to reduce drag and make the aircraft more fuel efficient. More powerful engines were added, the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) was increased and take-off performance improved. The first prototype of the aircraft flew in July 2002 and it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in August 2003.
Deliveries of the aircraft started shortly afterward. Over 600 Gulfstream G550s were built before production ceased in July 2021, making way for the new Gulfstream 600. More details about the aircraft The Gulfstream G550 is powered by Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 engines that produce 15,385 pounds of thrust.
It has a cruise speed of Mach 0.85 and a maximum speed of Mach 0.885.
The ultra-long-range jet has a range of 6,750 nautical miles or 7,700 miles or 12,700 kilometers. The aircraft can easily fly from New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to Tokyo and for up to 13 hours without the need to refuel. The cockpit is fitted with the Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite and Gulfstream's PlaneView flight deck.
It is a fly-by-wire system and features include a Head-Up Display (HUD) by Rockwell Collins and the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) by Elbit, that helps improve the pilots' situational awareness. The equipped price of the aircraft in 2021 was $54.5 million.
Aircraft specifications (Data from Gulfstream Aerospace ) General characteristics Crew: 2 pilots, 0–2 attendants Capacity: 14–19 passengers / 6,200 lb (2,812 kg) payload Cabin dimensions: height × width × length 6 ft 2 in × 7 ft 4 in × 43 ft 11 in (1.88 m × 2.24 m × 13.
39 m); total length including baggage hold: 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) Cabin volume: 1,669 cu ft (47.26 m3); usable baggage compartment volume: 170 cu ft (4.
81 m3) Cabin altitude: 6,000 ft (1,829 m) Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.39 m) Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) Max takeoff weight: 91,000 lb (41,277 kg) Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 turbofan engines, 15,385 lbf (68.
44 kN) thrust each Performance Range: 6,750 nmi (7,770 mi, 12,500 km) High Speed Cruise: M0.85 at 41,000 ft (12,497 m) Long Range Cruise: M0.80 at 41,000 ft (12,497 m) Maximum Mach Operating (MMO): M0.
885 at 41,000 ft (12,497 m) Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m) Take-off run: 5,910 ft (1,801 m) Landing run: 2,770 ft (844 m) The cabin and interior Depending on the chosen configuration, the cabin can seat between 14 and 19 passengers. The baggage compartment can be accessed from the cabin and can hold up to 19 standard suitcases. A standard configuration would seat 16 and sleep eight in single and double club leather seats that can be made into lie-flat beds.
There is a display with airshow, entertainment system and cabin controls at every seat. Tables can be extended for working or dining. Read More: A Closer Look At Cristiano Ronaldo's Private Jet The cabin is designed to have four living areas, which can be separated by sliding doors.
There is a washroom/lavatory at the rear of the cabin, with a vanity and sink and amenity storage. WiFi, printer, and satellite phone are all available. The full-size galley has an oven, microwave, chiller drawers, and coffee maker for drinks and meal preparation.
The signature oval windows allow for natural light in the cabin, and the air system is 100% fresh air. A crew rest area and forward lavatory are often fitted. Whether the new Starbucks CEO uses the company jets or not, he will most definitely travel in comfort and style, and the two G550s will make the commute much more pleasurable.
Related: 5 Upgrades That Gulfstream Made From The G550 to the G600.
