N618GD

This article covers airframe N618GD, a Gulfstream GVII-G600 built as serial 73218 and retained by its manufacturer. The aircraft is owned by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP, a corporation based in Savannah, GA, US, and is registered in the United States. As noted in manufacturer records, the airframe has been used in a manufacturer/demo role; there are no separate public records of subsequent ownership transfers or notable registry actions. Current market valuation for this specific G600 airframe is listed at $46,000,000.

Airframe N618GD is configured in a manufacturer/demo 9-seat layout; Gulfstream-configurable options for the GVII-G600 support up to 19 passengers and up to four living areas, but this specific airframe displays the nine-seat demo interior. The flight deck is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced avionics, automation and situational awareness features typical of the G600 family. Typical missions for this airframe would include long-range corporate transport and demonstration flights that exploit the G600’s transcontinental and intercontinental range capabilities. As a manufacturer-owned, demo-configured aircraft based with its owner in Savannah, GA, maintenance and updates are expected to follow Gulfstream corporate standards and factory maintenance programs.

The Gulfstream GVII-G600 (G600) occupies the high-performance large-cabin business jet niche, offering transoceanic range and high cruise speeds for executive transport. With a long-range capability of 6,600 nm and a high service ceiling of 51,000 ft, it competes against other ultra-long-range business jets in both owner-operator and charter markets. Demand for manufacturer-owned demo airframes like N618GD is often tied to factory support, availability for customer demonstration flights, and lower time-on-type for prospective buyers; resale considerations generally reflect configuration, avionics standardization such as the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, and the aircraft’s maintenance provenance.