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Jeff Bezos owns a $10 million Swiss private jet. See inside the Pilatus PC-24 with its unusual toilet in the galley.

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Jeff Bezos owns a  million Swiss private jet. See inside the Pilatus PC-24 with its unusual toilet in the galley.

  • Jeff Bezos owns three private jets worth $140 million in total, per JetSpy data.

  • That includes a Pilatus PC-24, which the Swiss company calls “the world’s only super versatile jet.”

  • It can seat up to 10 people and uniquely has a toilet in the galley to save space.

Just like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos‘ private jet of choice is a Gulfstream G650ER. In fact, he owns two of them.

But the Amazon founder also has a smaller business jet known for its versatility, according to data from JetSpy.

Swiss planemaker Pilatus bills its PC-24 as “the world’s only super versatile jet” because it’s capable of landing on short and unpaved runways.

Business Insider saw inside a PC-24 on display in Geneva at EBACE, Europe’s largest business aviation conference. The model we visited is slightly newer than Bezos’, built in 2023, compared to the Amazon founder’s 2020 jet.

Jeff Bezos owns three private jets worth around $140 million, according to data from JetSpy.

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Jeff Bezos’ 3 private jets are worth $140 million and include 2 Gulfstream G650ERs alongside a hangar in Seattle

The majority of that figure is owed to two Gulfstream G650ERs. But the Amazon founder also owns a smaller jet made by a Swiss company: the PC-24 from Pilatus.

A Gulfstream GVI G650ER takes off at Los Angeles international Airport on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.A Gulfstream GVI G650ER takes off at Los Angeles international Airport on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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I toured a $65 million Gulfstream G650ER private jet like the ones owned by billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos and saw how the ultra-rich travel

A PC-24, worth around $10 million, was on display in May at EBACE, a business aviation conference in Geneva.

A Pilatus PC-24 in a blue and white livery on display at EBACE 2024 in Geneva.A Pilatus PC-24 in a blue and white livery on display at EBACE 2024 in Geneva.

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This jet is the first of the updated model that Pilatus announced last October. On the tail, its livery features the Alps’ famous Matterhorn.

It has a maximum cruise speed of 506 miles-per-hour, but Pilatus bills it as “the world’s only super versatile jet” because it can land on shorter and non-paved runways.

A three-quarter front view of a Pilatus PC-24 in a blue and white livery on display at EBACE 2024A three-quarter front view of a Pilatus PC-24 in a blue and white livery on display at EBACE 2024

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Compared to one of Gulfstream’s large business jet, it looks tiny — but the two are designed for completely different journeys.

The front view of a Pilatus PC-24 on display at EBACE 2024 in GenevaThe front view of a Pilatus PC-24 on display at EBACE 2024 in Geneva

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In the background of this image is a Gulfstream G700 which is only slightly bigger than the G650ER. It’s almost twice as long as the PC-24 and is capable of flying for more than 10 hours straight.

With a range of around 2,200 miles, the PC-24 would need a fuel stop to travel between Bezos’ Miami home and Amazon’s Seattle HQ.

Boarding the plane, most people have to duck to fit into the cabin that’s 5 feet and 1 inch high.

The front of a Pilatus PC-24 with a red carpet leading to the steps at EBACE 2024.The front of a Pilatus PC-24 with a red carpet leading to the steps at EBACE 2024.

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The first thing you see is the compact galley …

The galley area of a Pilatus PC-24The galley area of a Pilatus PC-24

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… which has a sink and a cupboard for champagne glasses …

The galley of a Pilatus PC-24The galley of a Pilatus PC-24

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… and space for a coffee machine or another appliance.

A storage area in the galley of a Pilatus PC-24A storage area in the galley of a Pilatus PC-24

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The only sign of the most unique feature is this toilet button.

The toilet button and a light switch on the Pilatus PC-24The toilet button and a light switch on the Pilatus PC-24

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Below the sink, you can pull a handle to reveal the toilet: a unique layout that saves space.

The toilet on a Pilatus PC-24The toilet on a Pilatus PC-24

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Just a curtain separates it from the cockpit, where only one pilot is needed to operate the jet. At least there’s a door to the cabin on the other side for privacy.

The cockpit of a Pilatus PC-24The cockpit of a Pilatus PC-24

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Bathrooms are usually at the aft of a jet, but on the PC-24 you’ll find a curtain …

A curtain at the aft of a Pilatus PC-24A curtain at the aft of a Pilatus PC-24

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… which allows for convenient inflight access to the hold, which has a cargo capacity of 3,100 lbs.

The cargo area of a Pilatus PC-24The cargo area of a Pilatus PC-24

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This cabin has seats for eight passengers, but the PC-24 can alternatively be configured for up to 10 people.

The cabin of a Pilatus PC-24The cabin of a Pilatus PC-24

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The seats can swivel round 180 degrees …

A close up of a seat on a Pilatus PC-24A close up of a seat on a Pilatus PC-24

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… and also lie flat — an uncommon feature on jets designed for shorter distances.

A seat in the lie-flat position on board a Pilatus PC-24A seat in the lie-flat position on board a Pilatus PC-24

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Along the ceiling are the lights and air vents, with neat little seatbelt signs.

A light and air vent on a Pilatus PC-24A light and air vent on a Pilatus PC-24

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This PC-24 also had a divan that can be made up into a bed.

A seat and a couch on a Pilatus PC-24A seat and a couch on a Pilatus PC-24

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Bezos’ PC-24 was built in 2020 — before Pilatus added the divan as an option.

Its armrests also come with holders for two drinks.

A drinks holder on the armrest on board a Pilatus PC-24A drinks holder on the armrest on board a Pilatus PC-24

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Behind the rear seat there’s more storage space.

Stowage space on a Pilatus PC-24Stowage space on a Pilatus PC-24

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And underneath the windows are pop-out tables for each seat.

A close up of a seat and the overwing emergency exit on board a Pilatus PC-24A close up of a seat and the overwing emergency exit on board a Pilatus PC-24

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For a man with as much money as Bezos — the world’s second richest person — it’s interesting that he would own this small jet as well as his large ones.

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So it’s likely that he was keen on the PC-24’s main selling points: the only business jet capable of landing on unpaved runways as short as 3,090 feet while loaded to its maximum capacity, plus its unique space-saving designs.

A Pilatus PC-24  landing on an unpaved runwayA Pilatus PC-24  landing on an unpaved runway

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