N780E

N780E is a 2009 Gulfstream Aerospace GV‑SP (G550), MSN 5258, currently registered in the United States to AKFL3 LLC of Farmingdale, NY. The airframe is a long‑range executive G550-class configuration with a certificated maximum seating commonly listed at 18–20 seats and a corporate interior customized to owner requirements. Registered entries show the airworthiness certificate dated 2009-11-02 and a later FAA registration action in 2021 with the current registrant recorded in 2023. The airframe is powered by two high‑bypass Rolls‑Royce BR700‑series turbofans rated near 15,385 lbf thrust each and configured for transcontinental and intercontinental missions. Typical mission profiles for this installation include nonstop transoceanic sectors, executive shuttle missions and corporate worldwide travel at long‑range cruise. The aircraft presents the G550’s combination of high cruise speed, 50,000+ ft service ceiling and large executive cabin suitable for 14–19 passengers in executive layouts. Recent tracking and community sighting data indicate consistent international and U.S. operations through 2025, with no public accident or incident record. Photographic records across community sites show multiple exterior photos (spotting uploads from KMIA, KSJC, KLAS and others).

N780E is operated under an LLC registrant and has appeared in corporate operator rotations and repositioning flights; the airframe’s documented registration timeline includes prior registrations to major financial/corporate registrants before the current LLC ownership. The certified performance enables NBAA‑range missions up to about 6,750 nm at long‑range cruise (Mach 0.80), with maximum cruise performance up to about Mach 0.85 and an MMO near Mach 0.885. The G550 cabin is commonly outfitted with multi‑zone seating, forward and/or aft galleys, enclosed lavatory and a large baggage compartment; specific interior finish for N780E is operator‑dependent and not fully public. Typical avionics for the model are Gulfstream PlaneView (Honeywell Primus Epic‑based) with options such as EVS/Head‑Up Display and modern SATCOM/Ka‑band or Starlink installations on many examples. Engines and major systems on similar G550s are commonly enrolled in manufacturer or third‑party maintenance/engine programs to support global operations.

The Gulfstream G550 (GV‑SP) is a long‑range business jet introduced as an evolution of the Gulfstream V with enhanced avionics, improved performance and extended range, produced 2003–2021. It occupies a competitive position against other ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jets by combining ~6,750 nm NBAA IFR range, high cruise speeds and a widely accepted, flexible cabin platform for corporate, VIP and government users. Production counts exceed 600 airframes and the model remains popular in corporate and special‑mission fleets due to robustness and parts/support network. In the pre‑owned market, asking prices for G550s vary widely by year, total time, maintenance pedigree and interior condition; 2009‑era examples typically trade in the low‑to‑mid tens of millions (USD) depending on specification and recent maintenance status. N780E’s registry and spotting history, combined with photographic evidence, indicate active operation and routine international deployments without publicly listed damage events.