Ronald Perelman is an American billionaire known for his ownership of the Revlon Group. Coming from a wealthy family, he is a significant investor in a range of companies and holdings. With a net worth of approximately $3 billion, Perelman is sure to have a business jet. He flies a state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650 jet, registration N838MF. The initials “MF” refer to MacAndrew and Forbes. Perelman’s business jet has a value of approximately $75 million.
The ultra-long-haul G650 allows Perelman and his guests to travel in style while taking advantage of the comfort, flexibility, and efficiency of the Gulfstream jet. The aircraft has an impressive range of 7,000 nautical miles (8,050 miles), sufficient to fly nonstop for 12–14 hours.
Last month’s jet activity from the Celebrity Private Jet Tracker shows that Perelman mostly operates his jet at a range of domestic airports, including Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey, Nashville International Airport (BNA), Tennessee, and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida.
A Successful Contender On The Market
The G650 is one of Gulfstream’s most popular aircraft in the large category, with numerous speed and distance records under its name. According to Gulfstream Aerospace,
“With more than 500 aircraft in service and 125-plus world speed records, the G650 and G650ER are among the most trusted business jets in the world.”
The aircraft has a highly customizable cabin, offering luxurious seating, exquisite furnishings, and a variety of amenities onboard. The aircraft impeccably suits the needs of business and leisure travelers alike.
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Ronald Perelman’s Gulfstream G650
| Height | 25 ft 8 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 99 ft 9 in |
| Overall Wingspan | 99 ft 7 in |
| Maximum Range | 7,000 NM |
| High-Speed Cruise | Mach 0.90 |
| Long-Range Cruise | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum Operating Mach Number (Mmo) | Mach 0.925 |
| Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) | 6,299 ft |
| Initial Cruise Altitude | 41,000 ft |
| Maximum Cruise Altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Maximum Takeoff | 99,600 lb |
| Maximum Landing | 83,500 lb |
| Maximum Zero Fuel | 60,500 lb |
| Basic Operating (including four crew) | 54,000 lb |
| Maximum Payload | 6,500 lb |
| Maximum Payload/Full Fuel | 1,800 lb |
| Maximum Fuel | 44,200 lb |
Perelman and his entourage enjoy a luxurious and comfortable aircraft for his business and leisure air travel. The G650’s range makes it capable of flying nonstop between city pairs, such as New York to Hong Kong and Seattle to Dubai.
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The Gulfstream G650’s cabin stands out, thanks to its height of over six feet and width of over seven feet. The spacious cabin has a lot to offer its passengers. Perelman’s G650 is equipped with luxury leather seats with ample recline, multi-purpose folding tables, designer fixtures, and other amenities. Passengers are sure to relax and enjoy themselves while catching up on the most important business meetings.
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A Luxurious Interior Onboard The Gulfstream G650
- Finished Cabin Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Finished Cabin Width: 8 ft 2 in
- Cabin Length (excluding baggage): 46 ft 10 in
- Total Interior Length: 53 ft 7 in
- Cabin Volume: 2,138 cu ft
- Baggage Compartment Volume: 195 cu ft
- Living Areas: Up to 4
- Seats: Up to 19
- Sleeps: Up to 10
- Cabin Altitude: 3,290 ft at 41,000 ft
- Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows: 16
- Galley: Forward or Aft
- Vacuum Lavatory: Forward and Aft
The billionaire ensures that all business and leisure requirements are fulfilled onboard the luxurious G650. According to Gulfstream Aerospace,
“Pairing Gulfstream’s aerodynamic wing and advanced avionics with Rolls-Royce engines, the clean-sheet design of the G650 and G650ER represents a bold leap ahead in high-speed efficiency and fuel economy. Gulfstream leads the industry in sustainability innovation, from new aircraft technology to environmentally responsible practices.”
- Relax: Designed to be the quietest in business aviation, the cabin provides a peaceful environment.
- Thrive: Arrive alert and refreshed, thanks to optimized cabin altitude.
- Bask: Sixteen panoramic oval windows–the largest in business aviation–offer abundant natural light.
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Perelman’s Recent Jet Activity
The Celebrity Private Jet Tracker shows that Perelman utilized the jet for nine flights last month. Besides a couple of flights to the British Virgin Islands, most have been domestic, ranging between two and four hours. A quick capture of those flights, along with flight distance and duration, is shown here.
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Date |
Origin Airport |
Arrival Airport |
Flight Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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03/31/2025 |
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) |
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) |
Starting from Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida, the last inbound trip required 1,400 gallons of jet fuel, took over three hours, emitted fifteen metric tons of carbon dioxide, and flew almost 1,600 flight miles. |
|
03/30/2025 |
Nashville International Airport (BNA) |
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida |
Nashville International Airport (BNA), Tennessee, was the origin of the last trip which produced eight metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, flew 610 flight miles long, took nearly two hours, and used 760 gallons of jet fuel. |
|
03/27/2025 |
Auguste George Airport (NGD), British Virgin Islands |
Nashville International Airport (BNA) |
Anegada, British Virgin Islands, was the starting location of the previous incoming trip that consumed about 1,500 gallons of jet fuel, took three hours and seven minutes, created close to ten metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and flew approximately 1,800 flight miles long. |
|
3/18/2025 |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey |
Auguste George Airport (NGD), British Virgin Islands |
The last incoming trip was from Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey, which produced more than ten metric tons of CO2 emissions, covered approximately 1,600 flight miles long, consumed 1,520 gallons of jet fuel, and took nearly three hours. |
|
03/14/2025 |
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey |
The previous trip originated at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida, produced approximately nine metric tons of CO2 pollution, lasted two hours and thirteen minutes, burned about 1,000 gallons of jet fuel, and flew close to 950 flight miles. |
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03/14/2025 |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey |
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Florida |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey was the starting location for the previous incoming trip that covered approximately 950 flight miles long, lasted 2 hours and 12 minutes, consumed more than 1,000 gallons of jet fuel and emitted almost 9 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution. |
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03/11/2025 |
Hanksville Airport (HVE), Utah |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey |
Hanksville Airport (HVE), Utah was the starting point of the last incoming trip that produced eighteen metric tons of CO2 pollution, flew 1,900 flight miles long, took over four hours and needed close to 1,700 gallons of jet fuel. |
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03/08/2025 |
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS), Colorado |
Hanksville Airport (HVE), Utah |
Departing from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS), Colorado, the previous incoming trip took over forty five minutes, emitted three metric tons of pollution, was 200 flight miles long and used 361 gallons of jet fuel. |
|
03/01/2025 |
Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey |
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS), Colorado |
Departing from Teterboro Airport (TEB), New Jersey, the prior incoming trip emitted 16 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, which took about 3 hours. |
- Award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck
- Enhanced safety and efficiency
- Active control sidesticks
- Ability for Tactile cues
- Ten touch-screen displays
- Phase-of-Flight intelligence
- Reduce pilot workload and aircraft startup time
- Streamline pilot certification and fleet management
Gulfstream Aerospace offers state-of-the-art clean air technology onboard its modern aircraft, ensuring that passengers receive 100% fresh air every two to three minutes. With Perelman’s flights typically lasting between 2 and 4 hours, it is essential to have a clean and refreshing environment that neutralizes allergens and viruses onboard. The quality of fresh air coming into the cabin within the enclosed space significantly affects passenger comfort.
The handcrafted seats onboard the jet enable Perelman and his entourage to settle in and be comfortable during the journey. For long flights, divan and single seats within the cabin can be converted to beds for added comfort and flexibility. Amenities like these ensure that passengers arrive at their destinations refreshed.
