John Travolta marked his 72nd birthday with what he called a major personal milestone, revealing he has obtained a new pilot’s license and added another plane to his already long list of aviation achievements.
Actor John Travolta shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, posting a video of himself piloting a Bombardier Global Express jet.
In the clip, he appears in the cockpit and tells the camera: “I just got my license in Global Express SIC.”
He then gives viewers a brief tour of the plane and adds with a smile: “Congratulations to me.”
Travolta made it clear that the achievement was tied to his birthday, writing in the caption: “It’s my birthday today! And I’m very proud to say I got my license in Global Express! Thanks for all my birthday wishes!”
The Bombardier Global Express is a large-cabin, long-range business jet designed for luxury travel.
According to Fly bladeit can fly distances of up to 7,900 nautical miles, making it one of the more advanced aircraft Travolta has qualified to operate.
Yes, John Travolta can fly planes
Flying has long been more than a hobby for them Fat star.
He has held a pilot’s license since the age of 22 and has been an ambassador for Qantas Airways since 2002. Over the years he has been certified to fly several aircraft including the Boeing 747, 707 and 737.
In 2022, Travolta celebrated getting his Boeing 737 license, calling it “a very proud moment in my aviation history.”
At the time, he told fans, “To add to my 747 and 707 licenses, I just received my 737 license. And it went very well, so just sharing my moment with you guys.”
He has also spoken openly about how his love of flying began.
In an earlier Instagram post, Travolta shared a throwback photo from his teenage years, explaining, “Throwback Thursday: When I was 15 years old, my school offered an aviation class that started my second career.”
Travolta often posts videos of himself in the cockpit.
His late wife, Kelly Preston, once described how central flying was to their family life.
speaks to The telegraph in 2018, she said they traveled constantly on his plane, explaining: “He’s had his license for almost 30 years.”
For Travolta, the new license appears to be both a birthday celebration and another chapter in a lifelong passion, one he continues to pursue well into his seventies.
