Target's Gulfstream G280 takes a one-minute hop in Minneapolis after strong Q1 earnings

Target Corporation's Gulfstream G280, tail number N686BE, completed a one-minute flight from one part of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to another on June 5, 2026—a repositioning so short it barely cleared 975 feet. The hop, likely a maintenance or crew move, came the same week the retailer's leadership is deep in execution mode after posting a surprise Q1 earnings beat on May 20, per [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/target-tgt-q1-2026-earnings.html). Same-store sales rose 5.6%, the first increase in five quarters, as new CEO Michael Fiddelke works to reverse a prolonged slump.

The flight's brevity belies the pace of Target's corporate travel. The company's three-aircraft Gulfstream fleet has been shuttling executives between Minneapolis and key markets—Chicago, Atlanta, Sarasota—in recent days, often for board meetings and supplier visits. A longer flight from the Chicago area to Minneapolis earlier on June 5 hints at a return from a business stop, while this local repositioning keeps the jet ready for the next cross-country dash.

Target outlined a $1 billion operating investment in March as part of a growth strategy focused on merchandising and guest experience, as detailed in a [corporate.target.com](https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2026/03/target-growth-strategy-2026) release. With earnings behind them and a new chapter underway, the fleet's quiet movements—even a one-minute taxi—are the logistical hum beneath the boardroom's high-altitude view of America's shopping aisles.