Altria's Gulfstream returns to Richmond the week of CEO transition

Altria flew from a destination near the Bahamas to Richmond International Airport on May 20, 2026, aboard its Gulfstream G600, tail number N805AG. The 1-hour-48-minute flight arrived just after 3:43 p.m. local time.

The same week, Altria completed a leadership transition: Billy Gifford retired as CEO on May 14, with Sal Mancuso stepping into the role, as announced in a Nasdaq press release. The flight returns a senior executive to the Richmond headquarters amid the new administration.

The trip follows a pattern of recent Altria flights to Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto, reflecting the company's ongoing regulatory engagements and business reviews as it navigates FDA approvals for menthol e-cigarettes and market shifts in the nicotine category.