N796GA

This entry concerns airframe N796GA, a Gulfstream large-cabin business jet operated and retained by its manufacturer. The aircraft is a Gulfstream G700 (GVIII-G700) with manufacturer serial number 87096 and is registered in the US. The registered owner is the corporation GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP, based in Savannah, GA, US, and the airframe appears to be held as a manufacturer-owned demonstrator/production asset rather than a third-party customer airplane. Build year and specific registry action history are not published; the airframe is valued at $79,900,000 and presented in a demonstrator/production condition under manufacturer control.

The cabin is fitted in a manufacturer/dealer executive layout configured for 9 seats, described as a 9-seat manufacturer/dealer executive layout (demonstrator/production configuration) suitable for sales demonstrations and executive missions. Avionics are outfitted with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck™, supporting advanced flight management, avionics integration and pilot-centric workload reduction. With a maximum range of 7,750 nm and a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, the airframe is capable of ultra-long-range transoceanic profiles and intercontinental ferry flights commonly used for demonstrator sorties and customer demonstration missions. As manufacturer-owned equipment, maintenance and configuration choices are aligned with Gulfstream corporate standards and may reflect accelerated scheduling to support customer demonstrations and flight-test activities.

The airframe belongs to the Gulfstream G700 (GVIII-G700) family, positioned as a high-end, long-range business jet in Gulfstream’s product lineup. Its combination of twin Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, 7,750 nm range and nine-seat demonstration interior situates this specific example for direct manufacturer use in validating performance, demonstrating cabin and avionics features, and supporting sales campaigns. At an estimated value of $79,900,000, considerations for maintenance, part support and resale are dominated by factory ownership and full OEM support, with market appeal driven by the G700’s long-range capability and advanced flight deck.