N499JB

The airframe bearing registration N499JB is a Gulfstream GVII‑G500 built in 2018 with manufacturer serial 72031. It is recorded as owned by SWEATMORE AIR III LLC of Scottsdale, AZ, US, which appears as the primary registrant and operator/home base for the aircraft. The FAA record lists nine seats, reflecting the current executive furnishing, while factory configurations for the type can support larger layouts; the aircraft carries a reported market valuation of $49,500,000. Notable registry action includes its formal registration to SWEATMORE AIR III LLC, establishing Scottsdale as its operational base.

This specific GVII‑G500 is outfitted with executive accommodations reflecting the FAA‑listed 9 seats, while the manufacturer's flexible cabin options support up to 19 seats; the configured cabin includes forward and aft lavatories and a full‑size galley. The airframe carries Gulfstream’s Symmetry Flight Deck avionics suite, supporting advanced flight automation and situational awareness for high‑performance business operations. Typical mission profiles for this registration center on long‑range, high‑speed point‑to‑point travel—its 5,300 nm range and 488 kt cruise allow transcontinental and many intercontinental sectors without refueling. Operator maintenance considerations mirror fleet practices for the PW814GA engines and Gulfstream avionics, with line and base checks expected to follow OEM and FAR requirements for a 2018 business jet.

The Gulfstream GVII‑G500 occupies the large‑cabin, long‑range business jet niche, offering a blend of high cruise speed and transcontinental range that competes with models such as the Bombardier Global 5000/5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X/8X families. Demand among owner‑operators and charter providers favors the G500 for its modern cockpit, efficient turbofan engines, and cabin flexibility; resale and maintenance values benefit from strong OEM support and the relatively recent 2018 build year of this airframe. Buyers and operators should consider lifecycle costs associated with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800‑series engine maintenance and the potential value impact of interior configuration choices (current FAA record versus factory maximum seating).