N316VA

This airframe, registered as N316VA, is a Gulfstream G550 built in 2015 with manufacturer serial number 5530. The aircraft is owned by AVATION LLC, a limited liability company based in Grand Rapids, MI, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. Registered to AVATION LLC of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the airframe's public record lists the ownership entity and basic construction details; specific operational operators, charter activity, or notable registry actions have not been published beyond this ownership entry. Condition and valuation highlights are not publicly disclosed for this individual airframe.

The cabin for this G550 is described as a typical executive layout accommodating 14–19 passengers, but the specific configuration for this airframe has not been publicly disclosed; published data lists the nominal seat count as 20 for certification and planning purposes. The avionics installation for the type on this airframe is the Gulfstream PlaneView suite, supporting long-range flight management and advanced situational awareness consistent with transcontinental and intercontinental executive missions. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include long-range business and executive transport within the aircraft’s 6,750 nm capability and high-speed cruise at approximately 488 kts, operating from operator bases such as the owner’s location in Grand Rapids, MI, or other major business aviation hubs. Maintenance considerations follow the BR710 engine program and Gulfstream airframe schedules; no unique maintenance records for this serial are available in the public summary.

The Gulfstream G550 occupies the long-range heavy-cabin business jet niche, combining transoceanic range with high cruise speed and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in this performance class include other long-range types from Bombardier and Dassault. Buyer and charter demand for G550s typically focuses on operators needing intercontinental range with flexible cabin layouts; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine program participation, avionics support such as the PlaneView ecosystem, and the aircraft’s maintenance history and interior condition, which for this serial have not been publicly disclosed.