N780TW
Gulfstream G650ER (GVI) (ER)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
15 Hours
Duration of Flight
7500 NM
Range
516 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-09-27| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-04-29 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-03-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2021-10-08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2021-09-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Gulfstream G650ER (GVI) (ER)
Overview
Assigned to INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (Armonk, NY). FAA airworthiness date 2020-04-30; FAA certificate/registration action recorded 2024-09-27; registration expires 2031-09-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Rolls‑Royce BR725 A1-12 (16900 lbf each)
- Range: 7500 nm
- Cruise: 488 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 51000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive long‑range layout; operator fit commonly 14–19 pax (registry lists 22 seats). Forward & aft lavatory options and wet galley typical. Cabin management system (GCMS), Panoramic windows (Gulfstream signature), typical large‑cabin executive furnishings; IBM operator fits reported in photography and spotter notes. Avionics: Gulfstream PlaneView II / Honeywell Primus Epic family (operator options/upgrades vary)
Model & Market Context
N780TW is a 2020 Gulfstream Aerospace G650ER (MSN 6435) operated for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (Armonk, NY). The airframe carries executive outfitting capacity (registry: 22 seats) and is powered by two Rolls‑Royce BR725-series turbofans. Certificate/registration actions show an airworthiness date of 2020-04-30 and an FAA certificate action recorded 2024-09-27.
The aircraft is commonly used on long-range corporate missions (transcontinental and intercontinental) and is photographed operating from White Plains (KHPN), Seattle (KBFI), Scottsdale (KSDL) and Toronto (CYYZ). Typical IBM configurations for the model include forward and aft lavatories, a full wet galley and cabin management/AV systems; registry data lists 22 seats while operator fit-outs commonly range 14–19 for executive layouts. Engines are Rolls‑Royce BR725 A1‑12 turbofans (rated takeoff thrust ~16,900 lbf each on factory specs).
The G650ER is Gulfstream's ultra‑long‑range flagship derivative (approx. 7,500 nm range, long‑range cruise ~Mach 0.85 / ~488 ktas, service ceiling 51,000 ft). It competes at the top end of the large‑cabin market for global corporate operators; 2019–2023 pre‑owned pricing guides place later‑model G650ERs in roughly the mid‑$30–$60M band depending on year, maintenance status and outfitting. The airframe N780TW has broad photographic and spotting coverage internationally, consistent with corporate worldwide use.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N780TW | 445QS | N100A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 6435 | 4037 | 6550 |
| Year Manufactured | 2020 | 2006 | 2023 |
| Duration of Flight | 15 Hours | 9 Hours | 15 Hours |
| Range | 7500 NM | 4350 NM | 7500 NM |
| Max Speed | 516 MPH | 505 MPH | 516 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 45000 ft | 51000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |