N278L

This airframe, registered as N278L, is a Gulfstream G650 (G-VI) built in 2013 with manufacturer serial number 6038. The aircraft is owned by TANGOCHARLIEAIR LLC, an LLC based in Van Nuys, CA, US, and is U.S.-registered (US). Registered to the Van Nuys-based LLC since acquisition, the airframe’s public valuation is listed at $51,250,000, reflecting a late-production G650 in typical executive configuration and presumed maintained status per registry entries. No other registry actions or prior operators are published in the supplied data.

The aircraft features a three-zone executive cabin with a typical outfitting of 14–18 passengers, though public records list configurations with up to 22 seats, indicating flexibility between high-density and long-range executive layouts. Avionics are Gulfstream’s PlaneView II suite with optional enhanced vision system and head-up display (EVS/HUD) capability, supporting low-visibility approaches and enhanced situational awareness for long overwater and international missions. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport within its 7,000 nm range and high-speed cruise of 488 kts, operating from its home base in Van Nuys, CA, US for owner or charter use. Maintenance considerations align with twin high-bypass BR700-series turbofans and the G650’s systems complexity, with scheduled heavy checks per OEM and regulatory requirements.

The Gulfstream G650 (G-VI) occupies the ultra-long-range, high-speed business jet niche, praised for its combination of range, cabin size, and cruise speed up to 488 kts with a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. Competing models in the segment include late-model Bombardier Global series and long-range offerings from Dassault, with buyer demand driven by large-cabin comfort and intercontinental mission capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific serial and year include BR700 engine support and avionics commonality with Gulfstream fleets, factors that help maintain marketability relative to similarly equipped competitors.