N388CA

This airframe, registered as N388CA, is a Gulfstream-built business jet of the model Gulfstream G-IV manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace and completed in 1987 with manufacturer's serial number 1034. The aircraft is registered in the U.S. and recorded as owned by Phoenix Aurora LLC (a corporate owner based in San Juan, PR, US), which indicates an operator or stewardship rooted in Puerto Rico for basing and regulatory address. Public records do not indicate recent notable sales or major registry transfers beyond the current corporate ownership; valuation and detailed condition reports are Not published. The airframe has been operated in an executive charter configuration and is listed under U.S. civil registration.

The cabin for N388CA is reported in an executive charter layout of 13 seats, typically arranged with a forward single-club seating bay and an aft divan consistent with many charter-configured Gulfstream G-IV interiors, supporting mixed passenger and light-cargo missions on transcontinental and regional international routes. The aircraft’s U.S. registration and corporate ownership based in San Juan, PR, US suggest frequent operations between Caribbean destinations and mainland U.S. metro areas, taking advantage of the G-IV’s long-range capability. Specific avionics fit and in-service maintenance history are Not published; routine maintenance for this airframe would follow legacy G-IV schedules for Rolls-Royce Tay-powered configurations.

The Gulfstream G-IV family occupies the large-cabin, long-range business-jet niche, delivering transcontinental range and high cruise speeds complementary to 13-passenger executive missions. Competing types in the used market include late-model Bombardier and Dassault aircraft with similar long-range capabilities; the G-IV’s appeal is its mature support network and proven Tay-engine performance. Buyers and charter operators often weigh airframe age, completion condition, and systems updates against acquisition cost; for a 1987 serial like 1034, maintenance, avionics modernization, and interior refurbishment are common resale considerations.