Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel the world in style? Well, Bill Gates can certainly tell you about that! He's sparked some lively chats around the water cooler with his personal jet travels.
The tech genius behind Microsoft and now a passionate advocate for the environment, Gates admits that he has a soft spot for his private jets - he refers to them as his "guilty pleasure." Can you believe his collection's worth is close to a whopping $200 million? And yes, he's the proud owner of a sleek Gulfstream G650.
To top it off, he’s got a private aviation management firm and has even poured billions into the biggest business jet service provider out there.
When Luxury Meets Controversy
Gates penned a book, "How To Avoid Climate Disaster," where he candidly shares that he feels like an "imperfect messenger." Living in sprawling mansions and zipping around in private jets might raise a few eyebrows. Just last year, he took to the skies in private jets about 392 times, which is... well, more than once daily!
However, Gates didn't dodge the questions. In a chat with the BBC not too long ago, he shared his side. He ensures his flights are as green as they can be by opting for clean aviation fuel and also supports carbon capture projects.
So, What's in His Hangar?
Bill's love for private jets isn’t new. Way back in 1997, he got his hands on a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express, and since then, he's expanded his fleet, even adding a helicopter to the mix! Right now, Gates boasts ownership of four private jets. Among them, he's got two stunning Gulfstream G650ERs – each with a price tag nearing $70 million.
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