N505GD

This entry covers airframe N505GD, a Gulfstream GVII-G500 (Gulfstream G500) constructed in 2016 with serial number 72005. The aircraft is owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp of Savannah, GA, US, and served in a manufacturer role with a 22-seat executive configuration (manufacturer demonstrator / production interior). The airframe carries US registration and was delivered and retained within the manufacturer's operational control, with an assessed market valuation of $38,000,000 and maintained to factory standards. Notable registry status reflects its role as a manufacturer demonstrator and corporate-owned asset, remaining on the Gulfstream corporate registry rather than transferring to third-party private or charter operators.

The airframe was fitted with a 22-seat executive configuration (manufacturer demonstrator / production interior) intended to showcase cabin layout and systems integration for prospective customers. Avionics are installed as the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, providing the demonstrator with the manufacturer’s flagship flight deck functionality for testing and customer demonstration flights. Typical mission profiles for this demonstrator-configured GVII-G500 emphasize transcontinental and intercontinental ferry and demonstration flights consistent with its 5,000 nm range and high-altitude capability to 51,000 ft. Operating and maintenance oversight remained under Gulfstream’s corporate operations based in Savannah, GA, US, with factory maintenance practices and documentation consistent with manufacturer demonstration status, and specific maintenance considerations following Gulfstream’s scheduled programs for a corporate demonstrator.

The GVII-G500 airframe represented here sits within Gulfstream’s high-performance large-cabin business jet family, offering a balance of long-range capability and high-altitude cruise performance as reflected by its 5,000 nm range and 51,000 ft ceiling. As a manufacturer-owned demonstrator, this specific serial (72005) served to validate systems and interior arrangements to buyers and operators, supporting market acceptance. Resale or transfer of this unit would carry considerations related to demonstrator use and factory-equipped interior condition, with valuation aligned to Gulfstream factory standards at approximately $38,000,000.