N550CK

This entry documents the specific Gulfstream GV‑SP airframe bearing tail number N550CK, built in 2009 with manufacturer's serial 5251. The aircraft is serially registered in the United States and is owned by CALVIN KLEIN STUDIO LLC, an LLC based in Santa Monica, CA, US; this ownership represents the primary recorded title and operational affiliation for the airframe. The type is listed as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, and contemporary market valuation for this specific airframe is reported at $19,000,000, reflecting age and equipment fit for a 2009 G550 configuration.

The subject airframe, equipped with a 20‑seat cabin layout, is configured to support extended transcontinental and intercontinental missions consistent with Gulfstream GV‑SP performance, allowing long‑range point‑to‑point travel up to 6,750 nm. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView, providing integrated flightdeck capabilities for advanced navigation, flight management and systems monitoring on the Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) platform. Typical mission profiles for this specific aircraft under its recorded ownership would include executive transport and corporate travel originating from its operator/home base area around Santa Monica, CA, US, enabling high‑altitude cruise at approximately 459 kts and operations up to 51,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with BR710 engine servicing intervals and avionics support for PlaneView systems.

The Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) occupies a performance niche as a long‑range, high‑speed business jet with large cabin capacity relative to its class; with a 6,750 nm range and service ceiling of 51,000 ft, it competes with other ultra‑long‑range business jets in editorial and charter markets. Typical buyers and charter operators seek the G550 for transoceanic capability and high cruise speeds; resale considerations for a 2009 airframe like N550CK hinge on total time, maintenance records, engine shop visits for the Rolls‑Royce BR710 C4-11 pair, and avionics upgrades around the installed Gulfstream PlaneView suite.