N500R

This entry covers airframe N500R, a Gulfstream G280 built in 2016 by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace, bearing serial number 2093. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation REAL AIR LEASING LLC, based in Daytona Beach, FL, US. The registration summary records a 21-seat operator configuration and the aircraft carries factory-standard avionics for the type; registry entries emphasize the corporate ownership and operator seating layout. The airframe is valued at $16,500,000 in current records.

The airframe is documented with a 21-seat operator cabin configuration, reflecting a high-density corporate or charter fit rather than a long-range executive lounge layout. Avionics are listed as Gulfstream PlaneView280™, consistent with the G280 type standard and supporting modern flight-deck capabilities for single-pilot operations in some configurations and for two-crew IFR work in typical commercial operations. Operated/owned by REAL AIR LEASING LLC out of Daytona Beach, FL, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short to mid-range transcontinental and regional business or charter operations, leveraging a cruise speed of 459 kts and a maximum operational ceiling of 45,000 ft. Maintenance considerations follow type-specific schedules for the Honeywell AS907 family; any unique maintenance history beyond manufacturer-standard programs is not published.

The Gulfstream G280 occupies a super-midsize/business jet performance niche with roughly 3,600 nm range and high cruise speeds, appealing to corporate operators and high-capacity charter firms seeking transcontinental capability without ultra-long-range costs. Competing models include other super-midsize entries with similar speed and range metrics; buyer and charter demand typically favors well-equipped, low-utilization airframes. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on documented ownership, registry configuration, and the health of the Honeywell AS907-2-1G engines; the listed valuation of $16,500,000 reflects these combined attributes.