N697GS

This airframe, registered as N697GS, is a Gulfstream GVII‑G600 (G600) bearing serial number 73197 and is recorded as owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a corporation based in Savannah, GA, US. The aircraft carries a United States registration and remains under corporate ownership; it is therefore manufacturer-owned and managed from its Savannah facilities. Notable registry actions are limited to corporate custody and valuation placement; the airframe is publicly listed with an estimated value of $55,000,000. Condition highlights reflect a corporate‑owned status, which typically indicates continued manufacturer maintenance oversight and centralized technical records.

Cabin layout specifics for this particular airframe are Not published. The aircraft is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, placing it among modern cockpits optimized for long‑range business missions and high‑altitude cruise operations. Operating from Gulfstream’s Savannah base, the G600 configuration and its 6,600 nm range support transcontinental and transoceanic point‑to‑point missions at typical cruise speeds around 488 kts and up to a service ceiling of 51,000 ft. As a manufacturer‑owned asset, routine maintenance and avionics updates for this airframe are generally handled within Gulfstream’s in‑house support network, ensuring traceable records and conformity to factory standards.

The Gulfstream GVII‑G600 occupies the long‑range, large‑cabin business jet niche, balancing transoceanic range and high‑Mach cruise performance. With twin Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines delivering 15,680 lbf each and a 6,600 nm range, the type competes in markets demanding intercontinental capability and high operating ceilings. Buyer and charter demand for G600s has centered on operators seeking a combination of speed, altitude capability to avoid weather and traffic, and modern avionics such as the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are favorably influenced by manufacturer ownership, centralized records, and an assessed market value of $55,000,000, factors that tend to support retained value and predictable maintenance pathways.