N696GD

This entry documents airframe N696GD, a 2025-built Gulfstream GVII-G600 (G600), serial number 73196, retained in company ownership by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned and operated from the manufacturer’s base in Savannah, GA, US. The manufacturer has maintained ownership of this airframe since delivery, and there are no publicly noted third‑party ownership transfers. Notable registry actions: Not published. Current condition and valuation are listed at $55,000,000.

As configured for executive use, N696GD carries an executive layout accommodating up to 19 seats and may be arranged with up to four distinct living areas, with either forward or aft galley options available. The flightdeck is equipped with the manufacturer’s integrated avionics suite, the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced flight automation and enhanced situational awareness for long‑range missions. Based at Savannah, GA, US, the aircraft’s 6,600 nm range and 488 kt cruise speed make it suited to transcontinental and intercontinental corporate transport, manufacturer demonstration flights, and product support missions. Maintenance considerations reflect typical large‑cabin Gulfstream practices tied to factory ownership and centralized support.

The Gulfstream GVII-G600 (G600) occupies the long‑range, high‑speed large‑cabin niche, offering a 51,000 ft service ceiling and long endurance for intercontinental point‑to‑point operations. Competing models in this segment include other large‑cabin offerings from Bombardier and Dassault, where buyers prioritize cabin volume, range, and modern flightdeck capabilities such as the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. From a market perspective, factory‑owned demonstrator or company‑retained airframes like N696GD can command premium maintenance oversight but may reflect higher resale scrutiny due to manufacturer use and demonstrator flight hours.