N175CT

This airframe, registered as N175CT, is a 2024-built Gulfstream GVII-G500, serial number 72141, manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The airframe is recorded as owned by Caterpillar Inc (a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, US) and is listed on the US registry; registered to Caterpillar Inc. is the principal noted ownership entry for this tail. The aircraft carries a corporate executive configuration reported as nine seats and is maintained and operated from the owner’s Fort Worth location as the default operator/home base in public records. No separate charter or prior ownership entries are published in the supplied data.

The airframe is configured in a corporate executive layout reported as 9 seats with distinct forward and aft living areas and an option for either a forward or aft galley, reflecting flexibility for executive transport and long-range missions. The cockpit is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced automation and situational awareness consistent with operator expectations for high-end Gulfstream types. Typical operational use for this specific aircraft would center on intercontinental corporate travel within its 5,301 nm range and up to its 51,000 ft service ceiling, operating from the owner’s Fort Worth base. Maintenance considerations follow Gulfstream support pathways for the GVII family and the two PW814GA engines; specific logs or condition reports for this serial are not provided in the supplied data.

The Gulfstream GVII-G500 (Gulfstream G500) occupies the long-range, high-performance corporate jet niche with transcontinental and transoceanic capability while carrying a compact nine-passenger executive fit. Competing models in this class typically include other long-range business jets from manufacturers such as Bombardier and Dassault, where buyer demand focuses on a blend of range, cabin comfort, and avionics sophistication like the Gulfstream Symmetry suite. For operators and owners, maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe center on factory support, engine maintenance of the PW814GA pair, and the market preference for updated avionics and verified corporate-configured interiors.