A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

By Hoai Anh   October 18, 2024 | 01:03 am PT
Five Gulfstream private jets that brought billionaires from all around the world to Da Nang this week boast modern infrastructure and equipment.
A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

Five Gulfstream private jets: G600, G500, G650ER and two G700 landed in Da Nang International Airport on Oct. 15. Sun Air, the exclusive representative of Gulfstream in Vietnam, said the jets carry 50 passengers, billionaires from around the world and Gulfstream's partners, to a yearly customer conference and to visit certain sites in Da Nang.

Gulfstream is considered to be a leading name in the luxury airline sector of the world. Several celebrities own aircrafts belonging to this airline, such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the photo, a G700 is parked at the VIP area of the international terminal of the Da Nang Airport on Thursday.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

The G700 is spacious and is capable of flying for around 13,900 km.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

A Sun Air representative said the fact that Gulfstream brings two G700 planes to Da Nang this year means the airline can see great potential in the Vietnamese market.

The G700 is equipped with Ka-band WiFi, allowing businesspeople to maintain connection even as they are flying over the oceans or mountains.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

A G650ER at the Da Nang Airport.

There are around 264 G650ER operating around the world, most of them being individually owned. North America has the highest rate of owners at 58%, followed by Asia at 29% and Europe at 8%.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

The G650ER is the most highlighted jet among the five jets coming to Da Nang. It was also the aircraft line that brought Bill Gates to Da Nang for a vacation back in March. The G650ER is capable of carrying 16 passengers and four crew members.

According to Essex Aviation, G650Er's standard cabin is equipped with couches that can turn into beds, a cooking area and a conference room.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

Owners of Gulfstream aircrafts can customize their interiors, such as by choosing materials. However, the changes must be within Gulfstream's approved guidelines to satisfy quality and safety criteria.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

The G500, capable of flying up to 9,630 km, can connect between large cities without the need to stop for fuel. Its maximum speed is at 1,100 kph.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

The G600 is advertised as having the quietest chamber among commercial planes thanks to its use of soundproof material. It has 14 windows, allowing ample amount of natural light.

A look inside luxury aircraft bringing world billionaires to Da Nang

All five jets had left Da Nang on Thursday. A representative of Sun Air said the presence of the jets in Da Nang shows that the city is becoming a favorite destination of the rich.

Photos courtesy of Sun Air

 
 
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