Bill Gates New Jet?

[G100driver]

Yes, Paul Allen has the 57's. I see these aircraft frequently at my home away from home.

Last I heard he was going to renvovating them as con-air aircraft

 

[757BBJ_Capt]

If I remember when Gates bought his 604, some reported asked if MS would be paying for it and he replied, "No, I would not want to burden MS with this expense." So, he just wrote a check. I think if Gates bought this 767, he would not have MS buy it. I hear he is very happy with his Global. I think a 767 would be too flashy for a guy like Gates. His Global is just a couple 3 years old, and though he flies international quite a bit to give away money, I think the Global is doing the job. The only advantage to getting a 767 for him would be more cabin space and easier to get fixed Worldwide when AOG, not that Globals are MX hogs. Paul Allen on the other hand has a pair of 757 (one for his sister it is reported). He is a flashy guy and a risk taker. A rouge warrior (Richard Marcinko). Sees the big picture. We need more guys like him out there.

 

[satpak77]

When I was a doorman at a fancy hotel (mid-1990's), Bill Gates used to drive in with his wife in a rented Lincoln Towncar. His nanny would follow in another Towncar with his kid strapped in the back seat. No security!!! This was a hotel frequented by President Clinton, the Dalai Lama and every other high-profile person you could imagine. They all had gobs of security. Not Bill. Always seemed kind of strange.

I've also seen Mr. and Mrs. Gates walking along the beach in Santa Barbara a few times. Again, no security.

you just didn't SEE the security.....trust me on this....

 

[Clutch_Cargo]

If I remember when Gates bought his 604, some reported asked if MS would be paying for it and he replied, "No, I would not want to burden MS with this expense." So, he just wrote a check. I think if Gates bought this 737, he would not have MS buy it. I hear he is very happy with his Global. I think a 737 would be too flashy for a guy like Gates. His Global is just a couple 3 years old, and though he flies international quite a bit to give away money, I think the Global is doing the job. The only advantage to getting a 737 for him would be more cabin space and easier to get fixed Worldwide when AOG, not that Globals are MX hogs. Paul Allen on the other hand has a pair of 757 (one for his sister it is reported). He is a flashy guy and a risk taker. A rouge warrior (Richard Marcinko). Sees the big picture. We need more guys like him out there.

You're typed on the 767 but can't tell it from a 737? Better take another look at that pic, Captain.

 

[Diesel]

I just talked to the pilot for that plane. I won't say who's plane it is but it isn't their first bbj. They have another one and just bought that one out of the middle east. It's supposed to go into paint next month to match the fleet.

It's not a microsoft plane or anything to do with it.

 

[G4G5]

I seriously doubt that the aircraft belongs to MS. First off when you do an N# search you come up with C/O MCAFEE & TAFT. Which is a law firm in OK city that handles LCC for corporate aircraft. Why would he register this aircraft in OK city and not his others?

The green paint is the Royal Saudi colors, if you look at the picture you can see where the royal Saudi crest has been painted over. Certianly Bill Gates could afford to get his personal jet repainted.

 

[Snakum]

Since Paul Allen has a pair of (very nicely done) 75s, I'd imagine Big Bill would have to get a 76 or even a 747SP, because he can't be outdone by his underlings.

That said, however, I doubt this 767 is Bill's because the paint scheme is the absolutely ugliest $#%&ing thing I've ever seen. OK ... it's not as ugly as Alitalia, but it's a close second.



Minhberg
(Corporate 747SP FO ... but only if MS Flight Sim 2002 counts.)

 

[Spooky 1]

B767

Is this correct or some other rantings from the spotter crowd?

Microsoft Corporation

The paint job is that of Addnon Koshoggi (sp). I suspect the photo is very old, and that is the reason that it cannot found in current records. His DC9, B727, and DC8 all had similar paint schemes.

There are a number of B767s that have migrated to US corporate owners lately though.

 

[Spooky 1]

Poser

You're typed on the 767 but can't tell it from a 737? Better take another look at that pic, Captain.

You called it right. I think the guys is a poser.

 

[HMR]

you just didn't SEE the security.....trust me on this....

You mean those girls on the beach in bikinis were his security?!

The paint job is that of Addnon Koshoggi (sp).

I used to see the Khashoggi's all the time. They're good tippers.

 

[Illini Pilot]

i know he has/had a global because he flew into CMI to talk at U of I last year.

also, if you search that tail # on a.net, there is another picture and its at Boeing Field. i would tend to believe that this is a MS/Bill Gates a/c

 

[m3pilot1]

Used to part of Saudi Aramco?

 

[MVSW]

You called it right. I think the guys is a poser.

I think that you guys are RIGHT!! Lets see here

Here has a type in 757/767,GV,BD700,DA50/900 with less that 7K. Iam sure that there are guys that have this but I bet you a$$ they can tell the difference between a 76 and 73 which look nothing alike. He says that he is a CA on a 75 and GV for a corporate department. I bet recurrent training every year SUCKS!LOL

 

[bigD]

Since Paul Allen has a pair of (very nicely done) 75s, I'd imagine Big Bill would have to get a 76 or even a 747SP, because he can't be outdone by his underlings.

About a year ago, a privately owned 747SP came to Austin and did a couple of touch and go's before coming to a full stop. I'm not sure what they were doing, but it was amusing to see such a plane do pattern work like a 152. Perhaps the owner was just having a good time?

 

[Snakum]

About a year ago, a privately owned 747SP came to Austin and did a couple of touch and go's before coming to a full stop.

Now THAT would be cool to see!

Minh