N218GA
Gulfstream G280
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3600 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-20| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Gulfstream G280
Overview
Assigned to Gulfstream Aerospace LLC; certificate issued 2025-11-20; Mode S A1D7D1.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Honeywell HTF7250G (7624 lbf each)
- Range: 3600 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Forward galley, aft vacuum lavatory; up to 2 living areas; executive seating up to 10 19 large oval windows; total interior length ~9.83 m; multiple layout options for VIP/corporate executive fit. Avionics: Gulfstream PlaneView280™
Model & Market Context
Registration N218GA is a Gulfstream G280 business jet with manufacturer serial number 2318, operated and owned by Gulfstream Aerospace LLC, a corporation based in Savannah, GA, US. The build year for this specific airframe is Not published, and no prior ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond current corporate ownership are documented in the provided data. The aircraft is registered in the US and is listed with an indicative market value of $24,500,000, reflecting its configuration and manufacturer-backed support status under corporate ownership.
This airframe is fitted with a forward galley and an aft vacuum lavatory and can be configured with up to two living areas and executive seating for up to ten passengers, enabling mixed mission layouts from corporate shuttle to longer point-to-point business trips. Avionics are provided by Gulfstream PlaneView280™, supporting advanced flight management and situational awareness consistent with operator-level corporate operations based out of Savannah, GA. Typical missions for this aircraft profile would include medium- to long-range executive transport within a roughly 3,600 nm radius at a cruise of 459 kts, operating routinely to flight levels approaching its 45,000 ft service ceiling. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow OEM practices under Gulfstream corporate ownership and center on the twin Honeywell HTF7250G powerplants and integrated avionics suite.
The Gulfstream G280 occupies a performance niche as a super-midsize business jet with transcontinental capability and high cruise speeds, appealing to corporate operators seeking a balance of range and cabin flexibility. Competing models occupy similar market segments where buyers and charter operators compare range, speed, and cabin appointments; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by manufacturer support through Gulfstream and the condition implied by corporate ownership and the listed $24,500,000 value.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N218GA | 445QS | N100A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 2318 | 4037 | 6550 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2006 | 2023 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | 15 Hours |
| Range | 3600 NM | 4350 NM | 7500 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 505 MPH | 516 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 51000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 10 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |