N178QS

This entry describes airframe N178QS, a 2022 build of the Bombardier Global 7500 (BD-700-2A12) bearing serial number 70116. The airframe is recorded as co-owned by APANDION LLC, registered in the United States and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The airframe carries a manufacturer-specified long-range configuration and was delivered new in 2022; no additional notable registry actions have been published. Contemporary valuation for this specific aircraft is reported at $60,300,000, reflecting a late-production Global 7500 in active executive specification.

The cabin of N178QS is fitted in a typical executive layout accommodating up to 19 passengers across four distinct living zones, with a dedicated crew suite and the option for an en suite shower. Avionics are the Bombardier Vision flight deck suite augmented with head-up display (HUD), enhanced vision system (EVS), synthetic vision system (SVS), MultiScan weather radar and Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), supporting advanced situational awareness and long-range flight operations. Mission profiles for this airframe align with ultra-long-range executive transport—transoceanic and intercontinental flights at an economic cruise of 488 knots and maximum range of 7,700 nm—operated from its Oklahoma City home base by the listed co-owner. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow Global 7500 program practices, with systems such as the GE Passport 20 powerplants and advanced avionics requiring OEM-supported service and scheduled maintenance cycles.

The airframe belongs to the Bombardier Global 7500 family, positioned in the ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet niche where its 7,700 nm range and 51,000 ft ceiling distinguish it for nonstop intercontinental missions. Competing platforms in this performance class include other ultra-long-range business jets offering similar transoceanic capabilities; buyer and charter demand for late-build Global 7500s remains focused on operators needing maximum range, high cabin comfort and modern avionics. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe emphasize airframe hours, engine cycles on the GE Passport 20 units, and the continued availability of OEM parts and support for the Bombardier Vision flight deck and cabin systems.