N550AV
Gulfstream G550 (GV-SP) (GV‑SP)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
14 Hours
Duration of Flight
6750 NM
Range
511 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-12-17| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2023-01-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2022-11-07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2018-04-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2018-06-06 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Gulfstream G550 (GV-SP) (GV‑SP)
Overview
US-registered Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP), serial 5490. Airworthiness certificate dated 2014-09-11. Current recorded registrant: PRIORITY AIR 2 LLC (Little Rock, AR) with last FAA action 2024-12-17; prior registrant AbbVie US LLC (Waukegan, IL).
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 (15385 lbf each)
- Range: 6750 nm
- Cruise: 488 kts
- Seats: 14
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
14-passenger executive: forward crew rest, forward galley, mid‑cabin club seating, aft four‑place divan Townsend leather seating, forward galley with high-temp oven and microwave, multiple bulkhead and armrest monitors, Airshow/AV system and Ku/Ka/Iridium SATCOM depending on outfitting Avionics: Honeywell PlaneView (Primus Epic) with HUD and Enhanced Vision System, Honeywell MCS SATCOM
Model & Market Context
This article describes airframe N550AV, a 2014-built Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP) bearing serial number 5490. The airframe is owned by PRIORITY AIR 2 LLC, a corporate owner based in Little Rock, AR, US, and is registered in the US. Notable registry details include its 2014 build and ongoing corporate ownership; valuation records list the airframe at $25,900,000, reflecting its configuration and year of manufacture.
The cabin of N550AV is outfitted for executive transport with a 14‑passenger executive configuration that includes a forward crew rest, a forward galley, mid‑cabin club seating, and an aft four‑place divan, supporting high‑comfort business missions and corporate shuttle roles. Avionics for the airframe consist of Honeywell PlaneView (Primus Epic) with an integrated HUD and Enhanced Vision System, and a Honeywell MCS SATCOM installation, enabling long‑range IFR capability and enhanced situational awareness for crew operations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize intercontinental point‑to‑point business travel within the airframe’s maximum ferry and mission range, with operations managed from its Little Rock, Arkansas corporate base. Maintenance and operational considerations are influenced by the BR710 powerplant commonality within the type and by the installed advanced avionics and SATCOM equipment.
The Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP) platform occupies a long‑range, large‑cabin niche in the business jet market, offering transoceanic capability and high cruise speeds; N550AV exemplifies this with a 6,750 nm range and a 488 kt cruise profile. Competing models in the same sector include comparable long‑range offerings from Bombardier and Dassault, and demand typically centers on corporate owners and charter operators seeking intercontinental capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2014 airframe reflect the installed avionics package, the BR710 engine type, and the overall market valuation quoted at $25,900,000, factors that influence buyer interest and lifecycle cost projections.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N550AV | 445QS | N100A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 5490 | 4037 | 6550 |
| Year Manufactured | 2014 | 2006 | 2023 |
| Duration of Flight | 14 Hours | 9 Hours | 15 Hours |
| Range | 6750 NM | 4350 NM | 7500 NM |
| Max Speed | 511 MPH | 505 MPH | 516 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 51000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 14 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |