N708GD

This airframe, registered as N708GD, is a Gulfstream GVIII-G700 with manufacturer serial 87108 and registration US. The airframe is owned and held by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, with the company listed in Savannah, GA, US; the type is recorded on the registry in a manufacturer/dealer demonstration role. Notable registry action includes the aircraft appearing in a manufacturer/dealer 9-seat demonstration configuration rather than an operator layout, reflecting that the manufacturer retains ownership and uses the airplane as a demonstrator. The condition and market valuation are recorded at $75,000,000.

The specific registry notes list this airframe in a manufacturer/dealer 9-seat demonstration configuration, while the G700 model supports operator layouts up to 19 seats and up to five living areas; this demonstrator layout emphasizes a compact executive cabin suited to sales and demonstration flights. Avionics for this airframe are fitted with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced flight-deck automation and crew interface standard to the G700 line. Typical missions for this aircraft as operated by the manufacturer include long-range demonstration and route-proving flights consistent with the G700’s transoceanic capability; planned operations would routinely exploit the 7,750 nm range and high cruise speed. Maintenance and operational considerations for a manufacturer-held demonstrator include frequent schedule flexibility for customer demonstrations and potential higher utilization relative to a single private operator.

The Gulfstream GVIII-G700 occupies the ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet niche, offering transcontinental and intercontinental performance with cruise speeds around 567 kts and service ceilings to 51,000 ft. Competing aircraft in this performance bracket typically include other ultra-long-range jets from legacy manufacturers; demand from buyers and charter operators targets high-range capability and large, customizable cabins. For resale and maintenance, demonstrator airframes retained by the manufacturer can present clear maintenance histories but may show higher cycles; their valuation at $75,000,000 reflects new-technology engines and avionics along with the G700’s market position.