N517WB

This airframe, tail number N517WB, is a 2023-built Gulfstream G650ER (GVI) manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, serial 6554. The aircraft is owned by DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS LLC, a corporate owner based in New York, NY, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe’s 2023 build places it among the latest production G650ER examples, and it carries an estimated market value of $58,000,000. Registered to a single corporate operator in New York, the aircraft's records indicate contemporary specification and avionics fit consistent with new-delivery configurations.

The cabin is described with a typical executive layout that is commonly fitted with 12–16 seats in practice but is certified up to 19; this particular aircraft lists 22 seats, indicating a high-density or custom certification/installation for its corporate missions. Forward or aft galley options are available and the configuration supports forward and aft lavatories plus a large baggage compartment, suitable for long-range executive transport. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView II with HUD and Enhanced Vision System (EVS), aligning the aircraft with advanced situational awareness and operator preference for all-weather operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transcontinental and intercontinental corporate flights, leveraging the 7,500 nm range and high cruise speed, and operations are likely staged from its New York corporate base.

The Gulfstream G650ER (GVI) occupies a high-performance, long-range executive niche, offering transoceanic capability and high cruise speeds up to 488 kts at service ceilings to 51,000 ft. Competing models in the segment include other ultra-long-range business jets from competing manufacturers, and demand is driven by corporate and charter operators seeking range, speed, and advanced avionics such as HUD and EVS. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 2023 serial 6554 example reflect modern supportability and high residuals for late-build G650ERs, with the $58 million valuation indicating strong market positioning for corporate-registered assets.