Sports team owners in America are some of the richest people in the world. Private jets become an essential part of their lives because they must travel long distances to manage their teams, other businesses, and families. Their use of a private jet is similar to the use of a personal car for a normal individual.
This article notes five sports team owners who also own one or more private jets. 1 Steve Ballmer Los Angeles Clippers Gulfstream G650ER Registration: N709DS America’s sixth richest person’s net worth recently surpassed Microsoft’s Bill Gates to reach a whopping $157.5 billion.
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has become busier since retiring from Microsoft in 2014. The owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team owns a Gulfstream G650ER (Registration: N709DS), which he usually flies between his primary residence in Seattle, Washington, and Los Angeles. The G650ER is one of the largest business jets capable of flying ultra-long-haul distances nonstop.
The jet helps billionaires travel for business and to multiple real estate properties across the country. The 16-passenger G650ER is a sign of comfort and luxury in the air, exactly what billionaires look for. The annual operating cost of the aircraft is approximately $2 million.
2 Michael Jordan Charlotte Hornets Gulfstream IV Registration: N236MJ Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is the proud owner of a Gulfstream IV (Registration: N236MJ). The majority stakeholder of Charlotte Hornets is the world�.