Through a combination of public tracking data, public records, and independent verification, we can confirm that Elon Musk has officially taken delivery of a new private jet: a Gulfstream G800, registered as N8628 (Serial Number 88013). This aircraft represents a significant upgrade over his existing Gulfstream G650ER, which was delivered in 2015. The G800 has an estimated price tag of $70 to $80 million.
The Ultimate Upgrade: G650ER vs. G800
While Musk's G650ER is a highly capable aircraft with a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, the new G800 pushes the boundaries of ultra long range travel. It extends that maximum range to a staggering 8,200 nautical miles. The G800 is also faster overall, boasting a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, compared to the G650ER's Mach 0.925.
Beyond performance, the G800 is incredibly exclusive. It just officially entered service with its first customer delivery in August 2025, and to date, only 17 of these aircraft have been delivered worldwide. In contrast, Musk's previous G650 line first entered service back in 2012, and Gulfstream officially ended its production in early 2025.
The Evidence
The Tail Number Connection
Aircraft registration markings (N-numbers) can be custom requested. The prefix "N" designates an aircraft registered in the United States. Musk’s previous aircraft, N628TS, notably features his June 28th birthday (6/28), with "T" and "S" standing for Tesla and SpaceX.
His new Gulfstream G800, N8628, retains this signature "628" birthday connection. The addition of the "8" could have multiple meanings. Musk has previously favored the number 8, notably when selecting the date for the Tesla Robotaxi reveal event (August 8th, or 8/8). Explaining his choice for the event's date, he posted on X: “I did partly pick it because 8/8 is a lucky number in China! Also, the birthday of my triplets, who are now 17.” While the exact meaning of the "8" in the new tail number remains unconfirmed, the "628" sequence is a clear and direct tie to Musk.
We spotted the connection to N8628 more than half a year ago. Back on June 19, 2025, I noted this exact tie, posting from my @Jxck_Sweeney account on X: "N8628 is a Gulfstream G800, being prepared for delivery. 628 sure seems familiar." Of course, my account was subsequently suspended in August 2025 simply for sharing a video of Musk's previous jet (N628TS) landing at a public airport.
Correlated Flight Movements
N8628 was delivered from Gulfstream on February 25th. Since then, it has already made multiple flights between San Jose and Austin. These are two of the most heavily visited locations for Musk and his previous jet. San Jose is the gateway to Silicon Valley, home to Neuralink and Tesla's Engineering HQ, while Austin is home to Musk and the Tesla Gigafactory.
Adding to this geographical evidence is the synchronized timing: N628TS and N8628 have already been tracked leaving the same airport within minutes of each other.
Chief Pilot Certification
To legally fly a jet, a pilot must be type certified for that specific aircraft model. The Chief Pilot at “Red Planet” which is known to be one of over 90 sub companies and shell corporations tied directly to Elon Musk is now officially type certified on the Gulfstream G800.
This is the exact same Chief Pilot who has been operating Musk’s private jets for years, dating back to his Falcon 8X. This pilot is also certified on the Boeing 737, which is notable given that SpaceX owns and operates a 737-800 (N154TS). Training for a new aircraft type can take a month or more, and a G800 certification costs upwards of $100,000. There is no logical reason for this specific pilot to undergo such expensive and time consuming training for an aircraft they are not going to fly.
Privacy Measures
While Musk previously utilized FAA privacy programs on his older jet (N628TS) to obscure its movements, the rollout of the new G800 has been handled differently. On the official FAA registry, N8628's owner information is hidden, as a request was made to keep those details private under a new provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Yet on the operational side, gaps remain.
Currently, N8628 is enrolled in the Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed (LADD) program. LADD essentially blocks the aircraft from showing up on mainstream flight tracking platforms that rely on official FAA data feeds. However, Musk has not yet utilized the Privacy ICAO Address (PIA) program for the new jet. While LADD blocks standard FAA data, PIA is specifically designed to thwart websites that operate entirely on raw, crowdsourced ADS-B data by randomizing the aircraft's transponder hex code.
Because he is not yet using PIA, the new jet remains completely visible to ADS-B tracking networks. But regardless, even if PIA is implemented in the future, it is not a perfect shield PIA enrolled aircraft can still be consistently identified and tracked through data correlation.
Author's Note: Given how vocal Musk has been about his disdain for jet tracking, one might think it would have been wise to avoid picking a tail number with his exact birthday in it again. Furthermore, it would have been a strategic move to use the FAA's PIA program from the very beginning to throw off the ease of tracking. Surprisingly, neither of these precautions occurred.
N8628 and N628TS will be automatically tracked on the ElonJet accounts:
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