N581GA

This entry documents airframe N581GA, a Gulfstream GVII-G500 with manufacturer serial number 72181, operated and held in corporate registry by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP of Savannah, GA, US. The type is a factory-owned example retained by the manufacturer for corporate or demonstrator use rather than third‑party sale; ownership has remained with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation since delivery. Registration is in the US civil registry. The airframe carries a reported market valuation of $48,500,000 and presents as a current-production, manufacturer-controlled asset with standard Gulfstream condition expectations.

Manufacturer-registered in a nine-seat configuration, N581GA uses the Gulfstream-configurable cabin layout; the platform supports up to 19 seats in alternate fits but this specific airframe is maintained in the Manufacturer-registered 9-seat configuration. The cockpit is fitted with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck incorporating active control sidesticks, multi-touch displays, and provisions for EVS/SVS/HUD capability, supporting advanced situational awareness and low-visibility operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include long-range intercontinental business travel and manufacturer demonstration flights, leveraging the GVII-G500’s transcontinental range and high-altitude capability. As a corporate-owned unit, maintenance and support are performed under Gulfstream’s factory maintenance regime and log support, with any unique service scheduling driven by demonstrator or repositioning flight activity.

The Gulfstream GVII-G500 sits in the large-cabin, long-range business jet segment, offering a performance niche defined by a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 ft and a range of 5,300 nm, matching demanding point-to-point corporate and charter missions. Primary competitors occupy similar price and capability bands, and resale considerations for this factory-owned airframe include manufacturer provenance, full OEM maintenance history, and a relatively recent production pedigree, factors that generally support strong demand among buyers and charter operators seeking modern avionics like the Symmetry Flight Deck and efficient PW814GA powerplants.