N46GX

This article covers the individual Bombardier Global 6000 airframe, registered as N46GX, serial number 9469, built in 2011 by Bombardier Inc. The aircraft is owned and operated by TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC, a corporation based in McKinney, Texas, United States, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe carries a typical corporate VIP executive configuration and is maintained to meet business aviation standards; no additional public registry actions or ownership transfers beyond the current corporate ownership are published. Condition and valuation notes specific to this airframe are not published beyond standard long-range business jet maintenance expectations.

This Global 6000 is fitted in a typical VIP executive cabin layout with a full-service galley, private stateroom, and conference seating; the aircraft is certificated for up to 23 seats but typically configured for 12–16 passengers in VIP service. The factory-standard avionics suite for this airframe is the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion, supporting advanced flight management, situational awareness and long-range operational capability. Operated by Texas Instruments from McKinney, TX, the aircraft is used for corporate long-range missions, transcontinental and intercontinental travel consistent with its 6,000 nm range and high-altitude performance; routine missions emphasize passenger comfort, extended-range cruise and reliability under corporate flight department maintenance programs. Maintenance considerations focus on the BR710 powerplants and avionics supportability typical of late-model Global 6000 airframes.

The Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6000 occupies the long-range ultra-long-range business jet niche with transoceanic capability, high cruise speed and a 51,000 ft service ceiling that supports favorable fuel burn and routing. It competes with other long-range large-cabin jets in corporate and charter markets, where buyers value cabin comfort, range and advanced avionics such as Pro Line Fusion. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model emphasize engine shop visit schedules for the Rolls-Royce BR700 series and the cost/availability of OEM avionics support, factors that influence demand and lifecycle operating costs in the pre-owned marketplace.