IBM jet returns from Adirondacks after a week of AI security launches

The short hop from Floyd Bennett to Westchester suggests a retreat after IBM's Think conference and AI security announcements.

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IBM's Gulfstream G650ER (N780RW) flight path — KGFL — Floyd Bennett Memorial to KHPN — Westchester County — Flight path · KGFL — Floyd Bennett Memorial → KHPN — Westchester County · 36m airborne

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Departure

KGFL — Floyd Bennett Memorial

Arrival

KHPN — Westchester County

Airborne

36m

Distance

139 nm

CO₂

2.7t

IBM flew from Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport to Westchester County Airport on May 24, a 36-minute hop in its Gulfstream G650ER, tail N780RW. The flight, arriving just before midnight, came after a week of intense activity for the technology giant.

The same week, IBM announced its most advanced AI-powered security portfolio and its role in Project Glasswing, per a May 19 press release [stage.mediaroom.com]. That followed the company's annual Think conference in Boston, where executives unveiled new AI and hybrid cloud tools [avoa.com]. CEO Arvind Krishna also made headlines for discussing how geopolitical uncertainty and Anthropic's Mythos AI model are shaping IBM's outlook [cnbc.com].

The destination—KGFL is near the Adirondack Mountains—suggests a brief retreat for senior leaders after a demanding period. The flight continues a pattern of IBM's aircraft serving both business and personal travel, as disclosed in the company's proxy filings [celebplanes.com].

Gulfstream G650ER exterior — IBM's private jet (N780RW) — Exterior & cabin layout · Gulfstream G650ER

Gulfstream G650ER cabin floor plan — IBM's private jet interior layout — Exterior & cabin layout · Gulfstream G650ER

The aircraft

Type

Gulfstream G650ER

Tail

N780RW

Max alt

9,725 ft

Max speed

364 kt

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