N70LN

The aircraft with tail number N70LN is a Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV airframe built in 1989 (serial number 1101) and registered in the US. The airframe is owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an educational institution based in Lexington, MA, US, which serves as its listed operator/home base. Public records reviewed did not disclose detailed historic transactions or recent valuation adjustments for this specific airframe; no specific interior fit for N70LN was present in the available listings. The combination of its build year and continuous institutional ownership frames the aircraft as a long-standing, mission-oriented platform within an academic operator environment.

The cabin for the Gulfstream G-IV family typically features an executive layout accommodating 12–19 passengers and, in common configurations, a stand‑up cabin measuring approximately 45.1 ft long, 7.3 ft wide and 6.1 ft high; however, a specific interior fit for N70LN was not present in public listings reviewed. In institutional service with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mission profiles likely emphasize medium- to long-range executive transport, research support flights, and personnel movement consistent with a 4,220 nm range and comfortable long-cruise speed of 459 kts. Operational considerations for this airframe include support and maintenance for the twin Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 turbofans and airframe systems appropriate to a late-1980s Gulfstream G-IV.

The Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV occupies a long-range, high-speed business jet niche characterized by its combination of transcontinental range, high cruise speed, and 45,000 ft service ceiling as reflected in this airframe’s specifications. As an airframe built in 1989 with mature systems and twin Rolls-Royce Tay powerplants, maintenance and lifecycle considerations are primary factors for operators and institutional owners. For an organization like Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the G-IV platform offers a capable mix of range and cabin volume suitable for executive and mission-focused tasks while requiring established maintenance support tailored to an older-generation Gulfstream.