N50KU

This airframe, registered as N50KU, is a 2001-built Gulfstream G-V with manufacturer serial number 659. It is owned by UNDER THE STARS LLC, an LLC based in Tunica, MS, US, and operates on the U.S. civil register. The type has a documented market valuation of $18,000,000, reflecting airframe age and completion of typical mid-life maintenance; no further historical operators or registry transfers are published beyond the current LLC ownership. The aircraft is categorized as a U.S.-registered fixed-wing multi-engine business jet and is typically operated from the owner’s base area in Tunica.

The cabin of this Gulfstream G-V airframe is configured for up to 20 seats, supporting long-range transcontinental and intercontinental missions consistent with a 6,500 nm capability. The installed avionics were originally a Honeywell SPZ‑8500 / Primus‑class suite, and many G‑V airframes—including examples of this series—have been retrofitted with PlaneView/DU‑885 or Primus Elite‑style upgrades; such avionics modernization is a common consideration for operators seeking enhanced situational awareness and regulatory compliance. Typical mission profiles for this exterior/registration pairing would include owner-operated executive transport and ad-hoc long-range trips from the Tunica area, with maintenance driven by BR710 engine shop intervals and mid‑life checks characteristic of early‑2000s Gulfstreams.

The Gulfstream G‑V family occupies the long‑range ultra‑large‑cabin business jet niche, offering cabin capacity and intercontinental range that competes with models such as late-generation Bombardier and early Gulfstream G‑VSP/G550 derivatives. Buyer and charter demand for G‑V airframes hinges on airframe condition, engine shop status (Rolls‑Royce BR710), and the presence of avionics upgrades; these factors strongly affect resale value and operating economics. For this 2001 serial 659, the stated value of $18,000,000 aligns with market expectations for a well‑maintained, retrofitted G‑V, while prospective purchasers should account for scheduled heavy‑maintenance costs and avionics modernization if not already completed.