N51SE
Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express
Bombardier Inc.
13 Hours
Duration of Flight
6125 NM
Range
513 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-06-23| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-05 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to TPS LLC (Medina, WA). Airworthiness certificate dated 2005-01-26; FAA certificate action recorded 2015-11-18. Mode S transponder hex A660AB. Historical registrant entries show prior ownership by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company before transfer to TPS LLC.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Rolls‑Royce BR710 / BR700 series (BR710A2-20 commonly listed) (14750 lbf each)
- Range: 6125 nm
- Cruise: 488 kts
- Seats: 23
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive layout reported (commonly 13–15 passenger executive fit; FAA certification shows up to 23 seats). Typical BD‑700 executive completions include forward galley, enclosed lavatory(s), multiple seating zones and large baggage compartment; exact fit for N51SE varies with operator completion.
Model & Market Context
This entry covers the Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express airframe bearing tail N51SE, built in 2004 and carrying manufacturer serial number 9138. The airframe is listed as owned by the corporation TPS LLC, located in Medina, WA, US, and appears on the US registry as an executive-configured example. Registered to TPS LLC in Medina, Washington, the aircraft has been maintained and operated from that operator’s home base under US registration. Current market valuation is recorded at $11,500,000, with status and condition notes reflecting an executive layout and typical long-range business-jet maintenance history for a 2004 Global Express.
The aircraft is reported to carry an executive cabin layout, with industry common installations showing a typical 13–15 passenger executive fit while FAA certification allows up to 23 seats, matching the registered seat count for this airframe. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include intercontinental executive transport and long-range charter operations enabled by the 6,125 nm range and high-altitude capability to 51,000 ft, with cruise speeds around 488 kts for efficient point-to-point routing. Avionics and interior specifics for this individual ship are consistent with Global Express executive completions of its vintage; operator-based maintenance and cabin refurbishment cycles are likely in line with corporate ownership practices for an aircraft recorded as owned by TPS LLC.
The BD-700-1A10 Global Express occupies the long-range ultra-large-cabin business jet niche, pairing high cruise speeds and transoceanic range with a high-altitude ceiling. Competitors in its class include ultra-long-range offerings from Gulfstream and Dassault, which compete on cabin flexibility, avionics modernization, and operating economics. For a 2004-build Global Express like N51SE, buyer and charter demand typically weigh factors such as recent maintenance records, interior refurbishment, and engine program status for the BR700/BR710 family; resale considerations reflect airframe vintage against the aircraft’s long-range capability and executive interior condition.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N51SE | N100AC | N100FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 9138 | 5546 | 5510 |
| Year Manufactured | 2004 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Duration of Flight | 13 Hours | 8 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 6125 NM | 3700 NM | 4119 NM |
| Max Speed | 513 MPH | N/A | 488 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |