The Flight Logs
Jeffrey Epstein owned a Gulfstream GIV private jet (tail number N908JE), nicknamed the “Lolita Express” by media. The FAA flight logs cover thousands of flights between approximately 1995 and 2019.
The logs were first obtained and published by Gawker in 2015, and more complete versions were released through court proceedings.
Notable Names in the Logs
Bill Clinton — According to flight logs, Clinton flew on Epstein’s jet at least 26 times between 2002 and 2003, including trips to Africa. Clinton’s office acknowledged the flights but stated the Secret Service was always present and denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
Prince Andrew — The Duke of York appears in flight records from Epstein’s aircraft. He also appears in photographs and was identified in victim testimony (Virginia Giuffre). He settled a civil suit with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting liability.
Alan Dershowitz — The prominent defense attorney acknowledged flying on Epstein’s plane and visiting his properties. He was named in Giuffre’s deposition but denied all allegations. Giuffre later “amended” the allegations against Dershowitz in a court filing.
Kevin Spacey — The actor is listed in the flight logs.
Stephen Hawking — The late physicist’s name appeared in logs for a trip to Epstein’s private island. His foundation stated he attended a scientific conference there with other academics.
What the Logs Prove — and Don’t Prove
The flight logs establish that specific individuals flew on Epstein’s private aircraft. They do not by themselves prove:
- That any passenger knew of Epstein’s crimes
- That any passenger participated in any illegal activity
- That any passenger met with minors on those flights
Many passengers were adults who had a professional or social relationship with Epstein. The presence of a name in flight logs does not imply criminal guilt.
The Redacted Names
Many flight log entries contain redacted names. Court battles to unseal these records have continued for years. In 2024, additional names were released as part of the Giuffre v. Maxwell document unsealing.
Where to Access Them
Full flight logs are available via court filings in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and through PACER. The Miami Herald also published significant portions in their 2018–2019 investigative series.