N494EC

This write-up covers the specific airframe N494EC, a Gulfstream G450 built in 2011 with serial number 4226. The aircraft is owned and operated by the corporation EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO, headquartered in Kingsport, TN, US and is registered in the US. Notable registry actions include its US registration and corporate operation; valuation data places this airframe at $12,298,000, reflecting its 2011 build status and typical G450 condition profile.

The airframe carries a certificated cabin capacity of 22 seats while commonly being outfitted as a 12–16‑place executive cabin for corporate transport and long-range business missions. Its avionics fit is the typical Gulfstream G450 layout, generally equipped with Gulfstream PlaneView / Honeywell Primus Epic suites, supporting advanced flight management and avionics integration for corporate flight departments. Based on ownership by EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO of Kingsport, TN, the Type operates in a corporate shuttle and mission-support role; typical routes would leverage the aircraft's transcontinental and near-intercontinental range. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow manufacturer schedules for the G450 and Rolls‑Royce Tay engines, with corporate ownership often implying structured maintenance tracking and centralized fleet support. US corporate registration and single-corporation ownership suggest continuity in operational oversight and recordkeeping.

The Gulfstream G450 family occupies the long-range large-cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability with high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models occupy similar roles in the market, and demand from corporations and charter operators favors airframes with comprehensive avionics and well-maintained engine records. Resale considerations for this 2011 airframe include its $12,298,000 valuation, hours and cycles on the ROLLS-ROYCE TAY 611-8C engines, and interior configuration flexibility between full 22-seat certification and executive 12–16 place layouts. Maintenance, avionics upgrades, and logbook completeness will drive marketability within the pre-owned G450 segment.