Summary
- Coca-Cola operates multiple Gulfstream jets for global operations with a high focus on efficiency and technological advancement.
- The company emphasizes relationships through private jet travel for international events and sponsorships to streamline global operations.
- Coca-Cola has a history of Gulfstream jet ownership, aiming for sustainability with initiatives like using Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Large companies are known to operate a fleet of private jets for business travel of its executives or to support global operations. There is no surprise that one of the largest beverage companies, Coca Cola, owns various private jets for its multi-national operations. The company owns several large-sized Gulfstream aircraft.
Gulfstream jets with Coca-Cola
- Gulfstream G550 (Registration N486RW)
- Gulfstream G550 (Registration N586RW)
- Gulfstream G600 (Registration N959RW).
- Gulfstream V (Registration N108CE).
Accoding to Private Jet Clubs, Coca-Cola currently operates at least three Gulfstream jets (one report suggests there may be a fourth jet in the mix). This includes two Gulfstream G550 aircraft carrying registrations N486RW and N586RW and one Gulfstream G600 aircraft with registration N959RW. The fleet may also include one active Gulfstream V with registration N108CE. The aircraft may be owned or leased by the company.
The Gulfstream G500 was introduced by Gulfstream in 2005 as an upgrade to the Gulfstream V. It was itself updated by the Gulfstream G600 in 2016, though Coca-Cola’s example didn’t enter service with the company until 2020. The G600 offers the same high capacity of up to 19 passengers but with a slightly longer and wider cabin, delivering more comfort and configuration options. They have a comparable range (with the G550 facilitating marginally farther flights), but the G600 is faster.
Gulfstream jets specifications
Gulfstream G500 |
Gulfstream G600 |
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Wingspan |
86 ft 4 in (26.31 m) |
94 ft 2 in (28.70 m) |
Turbofans (x2) |
P&WC PW814GA |
P&WC PW815GA |
Takeoff thrust (x2) |
15,144 lbf (67.4 kN) |
15,680 lbf (69.7 kN) |
Takeoff distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) |
5,300 ft (1,615 m) |
5,700 ft (1,737 m) |
Range |
5,300 nmi (9,816 km; 6,099 mi) |
6,600 nmi (12,223 km; 7,595 mi) |
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) |
79,600 lb (36,100 kg) |
94,600 lb (42,900 kg) |
Maximum payload |
5,250 lb (2,380 kg) |
6,540 lb (2,970 kg) |
Max. operating speed, MMO |
Mach 0.925 (531 kn; 983 km/h; 611 mph) |
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Length |
91 ft 2 in (27.79 m) |
96 ft 1 in (29.29 m) |
Height |
25 ft 6 in (7.77 m) |
25 ft 3 in (7.70 m) |
Fuel capacity |
30,250 lb (13,720 kg) |
41,500 lb (18,800 kg) |
Cruise speed |
Mach 0.85 – Mach 0.90 (488–516 kn; 903–956 km/h; 561–594 mph) |
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Capacity |
19 |
|
Cabin volume |
1,715 cu ft (48.6 m3) |
1,884 cu ft (53.3 m3) |
Cabin length |
41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) |
45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) |
Basic operating weight (BOW) |
46,850 lb (21,250 kg) |
50,900 lb (23,100 kg) |

5 Unique Features On The Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G600 has over 35 world records for destination city pairs.
Various roles for the aircraft
Coco-Cola’s jets are kept busy with both domestic and international flights. Executive travel is naturally part of the role, but much more is also going on. The company has operations around the world and is also involved in numerous global events and sponsorships.
In reporting by The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Juan Castro, Coca-Cola’s general manager of executive aviation and travel, explained:
“This company is all about relationships – that human connection of enjoying Coca-Cola. And the entire globe is our market. The only way to enable our business globally is by using these aircraft to make those connections.”
The NBAA also claims that in 2022, 75% of the 1,500 hours of Coca-Cola’s private travel was international.
“With every aviation function we have, everyone is empowered to make the best decisions for the business. When they’re 5,000 miles away, they are not calling me in Atlanta and asking permission to change the schedule or how to utilize the resources available. That makes us ‘Agile,’ working as a team to represent the brand.”
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A long history with Gulfstream
With a fleet of fuel-efficient, environmentally-sustainable, and technologically-advanced Gulfstream jets, the company aims to stay on top of its game, particularly when it comes to streamlining global operations and supply chain. Coca Cola is bringing new roles to foster,
- Flexibility and agility
- Innovative in its core
- Using the power of diversity at all fronts
- Leading the way on sustainability
Like many large companies, Coca-Cola has a long history of private jet ownership and usage. It has operated several types in the past, but the fleet has certainly been dominated by Gulfstream aircraft. According to information from Planelogger.com, the company has operated the Gulfstream I, II, III, IV, and V, as well as the G280, G550, and G600. Aside from Gulfstream, there have been operations with the British Aerospace 125 and Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300.
Sustainable operations
The NBAA has recently introduced a Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation for corporate operators and other companies in the industry. Coca-Cola is among the first companies to receive this, mainly based on its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) usage and plans. The company aims to operate with 10% SAF in 2023 and increase this to 25% by 2030.

5 Unique Features On The Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G600 has over 35 world records for destination city pairs.
According to Amelia Perez, a flight and business administrator and the sustaibability lead at Coca Cola,
“Our initiatives are aligned with The Coca-Cola Company’s sustainability goals. We’re really proud of this accreditation, to be pioneers in this industry and make a difference in the world.”
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