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Jeffrey Epstein, once one of the best-connected and richest men in the world, then turned controversial and universally despised public figures, died in 2019. His estate was worth an estimated $634.8 million at the time, $80 million of which consisted of an aircraft fleet.
Epstein owned at least three private jets, including the 2008 Gulfstream G550 that recently emerged for sale in Florida, with Equus Global Aviation, with the asking price of $16.9 million. Equus is not confirming that this jet really did belong to the former hedge fund magnate, but the serial number 5173 shows it was initially registered to his company JEGE LLC in 2013, and then to his Plan D LLC in 2017, according to FAA documents.
Moreover, the tail number, which includes Epstein’s initials (N212JE), is associated with a law firm that has done work for the estate.
The G550 has flown over 5,700 hours and made more than 1,300 landings since being declared airworthy in early 2008. It comes with twin Rolls-Royce engines and a 16-passenger interchangeable configuration, and has been fitted for a new interior in 2017. The “elite blue with white and gray accents” paint job was done as early as 2018.
The interior features plush seating in individual seats and a sofa, white and cream on navy blue, a galley and two luxurious lavatories.
The complete list of flights of this jet has been made public, showing it was mostly used to travel between Epstein’s homes in Manhattan, Palm Beach, the Virgin Islands and Paris. The passenger list, on the other hand, is not public domain.
There is some speculation that Epstein’s longtime chief pilot Larry Visoski, who operated the infamous “Lolita Express,” probably flew the G550 as well. Epstein’s $80 million aircraft fleet included the G550, the Boeing 727 known under that nickname, and a Gulfstream IV.
Whether someone would really want to buy a plane associated with such horrible crimes remains to be seen, but you would think the now-iconic 1993 O.J. Simpson Ford Bronco is a good answer in that sense.
Moreover, the tail number, which includes Epstein’s initials (N212JE), is associated with a law firm that has done work for the estate.
The G550 has flown over 5,700 hours and made more than 1,300 landings since being declared airworthy in early 2008. It comes with twin Rolls-Royce engines and a 16-passenger interchangeable configuration, and has been fitted for a new interior in 2017. The “elite blue with white and gray accents” paint job was done as early as 2018.
The interior features plush seating in individual seats and a sofa, white and cream on navy blue, a galley and two luxurious lavatories.
The complete list of flights of this jet has been made public, showing it was mostly used to travel between Epstein’s homes in Manhattan, Palm Beach, the Virgin Islands and Paris. The passenger list, on the other hand, is not public domain.
There is some speculation that Epstein’s longtime chief pilot Larry Visoski, who operated the infamous “Lolita Express,” probably flew the G550 as well. Epstein’s $80 million aircraft fleet included the G550, the Boeing 727 known under that nickname, and a Gulfstream IV.
Whether someone would really want to buy a plane associated with such horrible crimes remains to be seen, but you would think the now-iconic 1993 O.J. Simpson Ford Bronco is a good answer in that sense.
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