Larry Page and Sergey Brin are among the main names in the world of technology, thanks to being co-founders of Google. However, this is not the most unusual aspect about them.
In addition to their success in the digital world, the two men are proud owners of a collection of private aircraft that would make aviation enthusiasts jealous.
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The airline partnership between Google's founders and former CEO Eric Schmidt gave rise to H211, a holding company dedicated to managing its aircraft.
A singular passion
In 2005, they began their journey with the acquisition of a Boeing 767-200 for US$15 million. In addition to this amount, they made an additional investment of US$10 million to customize the aircraft's interior.
Eric Schmidt solved the problem of lack of space by providing each passenger with their own private space, including beds on board. A classic case of “rich people problems” that we all dream of having one day.
The collection of aircraft It hasn't stopped growing over the years. In 2007, a Boeing 757 was added to the fleet, followed by two Gulfstream V aircraft for domestic travel, a decision influenced by more affordable maintenance costs.
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However, the concern of where to store such valuable planes arose, causing them to acquire a fighter Dassault-Dornier Alpha-Jet, with two seats, to ease the issue of parking near San Francisco.
This allowed its aircraft to be housed in Hangar One at Moffett Field, owned by NASA, leased on a 60-year lease.
The duo's latest project involves building a private terminal at Mineta Airfield in San Jose, just 20 minutes from Google headquarters. To make things easier, Eric Schmidt obtained a pilot's license for private jets and helicopters.
This major undertaking, costing US$82 million, includes aircraft hangars and a runway specially designed to accommodate your private planes with total exclusivity.
After leaving their leadership roles at Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin have not only dedicated themselves to aviation, but are also revolutionizing the way we travel by air.
Larry Page supported Zee. Aero, a startup developing an “air car” for flying taxis, while Sergey is working on a 120-meter-long, zero-emission electric airship.