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Howard Lutnick's aircraft lands in Washington as Epstein inquiry continues

If aboard, the Commerce Secretary's arrival coincides with ongoing congressional scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · Howard Lutnick

Howard Lutnick — owner of N527AH (Embraer Lineage 1000E)

Howard Lutnick

Howard Lutnick's Embraer Lineage 1000E (N527AH) flight path — 8MD8 — Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor to KDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National
Flight path · 8MD8 — Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air HarborKDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National · 22m airborne
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Departure
8MD8 — Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor
Arrival
KDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airborne
22m
Distance
37 nm
CO₂
1.3t

Howard Lutnick's Embraer Lineage 1000E (N527AH) was tracked flying from Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on June 24, a 22-minute hop. The aircraft, registered to a Delaware holding entity, is Lutnick's primary transport for official travel.

If Howard Lutnick was aboard, the timing would line up with the continuing aftermath of his May 6 closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee, where he faced bipartisan questions about his three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein [npr.org]. The committee chairman has said Lutnick "wasn't 100% truthful" in prior statements, and Democrats have called for his resignation [straitstimes.com]. A subsequent hearing or staff-level follow-ups could be underway this week.

Lutnick, who took office in February 2025, has relied heavily on his aircraft for shuttling between New York, DC, and other destinations. Known for his long tenure at Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick has been a frequent DC presence since his confirmation, making this trip part of a pattern of government-related travel.

The aircraft

Type
Embraer Lineage 1000E
Tail
N527AH
Max alt
11,425 ft
Max speed
293 kt

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