IBM returns to Armonk day after unveiling AI security portfolio

IBM flew from Waters Airport in Plymouth, Massachusetts to Westchester County Airport on May 20, returning to corporate headquarters the day after the company announced a major expansion of its AI security portfolio. The 44-minute Gulfstream G650ER flight landed at KHPN at 11:06 p.m. local time.

The trip came less than 24 hours after IBM unveiled its “most advanced AI-powered security portfolio,” per a May 19 press release from the company's newsroom ([newsroom.ibm.com](https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-05-19-IBM-Brings-Its-Most-Advanced-AI-Powered-Security-Portfolio-to-Clients,-and-is-Strengthened-by-Ongoing-Project-Glasswing-Work)). The announcement included new products like IBM Concert and Project Glasswing partnerships, positioning the company to defend against AI-powered attacks. Arvind Krishna’s return to Armonk suggests internal follow-up after the launch.

The flight caps a busy week for N780RW, which visited San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Boston earlier on May 20 before the final leg home. Under IBM’s strict travel policy, the chairman and CEO is required to use company aircraft for all air travel, including personal trips—with disclosed costs for Krishna totaling $127,722 in 2021.