N338LS

The airframe, registered as N338LS, is a Gulfstream G550 built in 2000 by Gulfstream Aerospace with manufacturer serial number 5150. The airframe is owned by LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP, a corporation based in Las Vegas, NV, US, and is operated from that location as its primary base. The type is registered in the US and is recorded under corporate ownership; acquisition and continued corporate operation by LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP represents the primary known ownership timeline for this specific airframe. Registry activity of note for this hull includes its continuous US registration as N338LS since entry into the fleet.

This Gulfstream G550 is fitted with a typical executive cabin accommodating 14–18 passengers in a standard configuration, while retaining flexibility for a full 20-seat arrangement; forward/aft galley and forward/aft lavatory options allow operator-customized layouts. The avionics suite is Gulfstream PlaneView, derived from Honeywell Primus Epic/PlaneView architecture, supporting advanced flight management and long‑range navigation for intercontinental missions. With a design range of 6,750 nm and a cruise speed near 459 kts, the aircraft is typically employed on transoceanic corporate transport, high-end charter or VIP shuttle missions originating from its Las Vegas operator base. Maintenance considerations for this hull follow standard BR710 and G550 program practices, with particular attention to long‑range systems and the PlaneView avionics integration during inspections and upgrades.

The Gulfstream G550 family occupies the long‑range large‑cabin niche, offering transcontinental capability and high cruise speed combined with a 51,000 ft service ceiling for efficient routings. Competitors in this segment include other long‑range business jets that balance range, cabin comfort and operating economics; the G550’s BR710 engines and mature avionics package make it attractive to corporate operators. For resale and maintenance, considerations include engine program status for the Rolls‑Royce BR710 C4‑11 units, avionics upgrade paths for the PlaneView suite, and the aircraft’s year (2000) and serial (5150) when benchmarking market value and remaining service life.