N471BK

This airframe, registered as N471BK, is a 2020-build Gulfstream G280 with manufacturer serial number 2212, produced by IAI Ltd / Gulfstream Aerospace. Ownership is recorded to Wilmington Trust Co Trustee, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, DE, US, and the US registration reflects corporate trustee ownership rather than an individual operator. The registry indicates a certified seating capacity of 21 seats, while typical cabin fit bespoke to the type is for VIP layouts; the registry certification of 21 seats is a notable point in this aircraft’s documentation. No public record of operator change or notable incident is published in the supplied data.

The airframe is typically configured with an executive cabin layout and is capable of a VIP fit for up to ten passengers in common operator practice, although the registry shows a 21-seat certification for this specific aircraft. Avionics are listed as Gulfstream PlaneView280™, supporting modern flight-deck capabilities and common Gulfstream systems integration for long-range business missions. With a long-range capability of 3,600 nm and a high-speed cruise near 459 kts, operations for this airframe would typically encompass transcontinental and high-utilization corporate shuttle profiles; maintenance considerations follow those of high-performance twin-engine business jets with Honeywell HTF series engines. The corporate trustee ownership based in Wilmington, DE, US suggests the aircraft may be managed or operated by third-party flight departments or management companies rather than a single individual operator.

The Gulfstream G280 occupies the super-midsize business jet niche, offering high cruise speed and transcontinental range relative to its category, powered here by two Honeywell HTF7250G turbofans delivering 7,624 lbf each. Competing models in its segment include other super-midsize and large-cabin jets that balance speed, range, and comfortable VIP cabins; buyer and charter demand typically favors low-time, well-equipped examples with PlaneView avionics like this airframe. Resale and maintenance considerations for the type emphasize airframe/engine hour tracking and avionics/software currency; the presence of a corporate trustee owner can influence title, VAT, and operational availability in secondary-market transactions.