Michael Jordan best known for flying through the air on basketball courts across the country can now be seen flying across the world on his private jet. Michael Jordan’s jet is a Gulfstream G500.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bull, NBA Hall of Fame player, former NBA team owner, minor league professional baseball player and NASCAR team owner is renowned for his Gulfstream private jet which features an elephant camouflage print. The plane was previously registered as N236MJ but has recently been re-registered under N239MJ.
Why Does Michael Jordan Have a Private Jet?
Jordan frequently uses his private jet to attend NASCAR races and support his team, 23XI Racing, in collaboration with Denny Hamlin. Aviate Alabama has captured footage of Michael Jordan’s Gulfstream several times at NASCAR races.
Maintenance for Michael Jordan’s Jet
However, airplanes require regular maintenance to ensure they are safe and functioning properly. Maintenance is usually scheduled based on the number of hours flown and the number of cycles performed. Michael Jordan has turned the Berkshire Hathway-owned Executive Jet Management which is part of the Netjets brand.
Unlike Netjets, Jordan owns his aircraft outright and it is not a charter. Jordan gets to hire his crew from pilots to stewardesses. This ensures he always knows the people who are flying him and can expect the utmost discretion, professionalism, and safety.
Choosing Executive Jet Management for Michael Jordan’s Jet
Working with Executive Jet Management ensures Jordan gets a stress-free ownership experience. Executive Jet Management will handle ground transportation, catering, flight planning, and more. Executive Jet Management also takes steps to ensure an owner’s privacy and can even ensure security personnel for the aircraft owner.
AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND (AOG)
If an aircraft breaks down then it is referred to as Aircraft On Ground, or AOG. Many manufacturers count on having dedicated AOG teams that can be summoned to any corner of the world to support an AOG incident. Gulfstream’s version of this is referred to as their “Field and Airborne Support Teams” (FAST).
The Gulfstream Fast team is made up of two G150 airplanes. It has more than 140 team members across the globe. A specialized 74-foot truck and trailer, 4 specially outfitted rapid response trucks, and more than 20 light-duty trucks.
