N486FX

This entry covers airframe N486FX, a Gulfstream-built business jet completed in 2016 with manufacturer's serial number 4359. The airframe is owned by BCI FLEXJET LLC, a corporate entity based in Cleveland, OH, US, and listed on the U.S. civil aircraft registry as US. The airframe carries a marketed valuation of $20,000,000 and is presented in a configuration consistent with operator fleet and fractional-use practices. Registered to a corporate fractional operator and maintained to meet the needs of fleet deployment, the aircraft’s recorded identity and ownership reflect its use within a managed charter/fractional structure.

The cabin for N486FX is described as a typical executive layout with operator-configured interior options; fractional and fleet iterations of this airframe type commonly seat 12–16 passengers though the registry capacity is 22. Avionics aboard the type and this airframe are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView, supporting modern flight-deck systems and fleet commonality. Typical mission profiles for this airframe leverage its 4,350 nm range and 459 kt cruise speed for transcontinental and long-range corporate or fractional flights originating from its operator base in Cleveland, OH. Maintenance and operation are performed under the owner’s corporate program, aligning inspections and logbooks to fleet standards and fractional utilization patterns.

The airframe is a member of the Gulfstream G450 (GIV-X) family, a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet positioned for long-range, high-speed executive transport. Performance attributes such as a 45,000 ft ceiling, high cruise speed and long-range capability place it within the long-range business jet niche, attractive to fractional operators and corporate fleets. Market considerations for this specific airframe include established operator support, fleet maintenance practices, and a resale profile consistent with a valuation near $20,000,000; these factors influence buyer and charter demand as well as ongoing maintenance economics.