N797GD

This entry covers a specific Gulfstream GVIII-G700 airframe registered in the United States as N797GD. The aircraft, serial number 87097, is a factory-built example of the latest Gulfstream long-range business jet family and is recorded as owned by GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP, a corporation based in Savannah, Georgia, US. As a manufacturer-owned test or demonstrator airframe, its registry and operating status reflect corporate stewardship rather than a third-party private operator, and published valuation places this airframe at $79,900,000. Maintenance and operational records for the airframe follow manufacturer standards consistent with a corporate-owned, factory-configured example.

The airframe is listed with a manufacturer/test configuration of a 9-passenger executive layout while noting a flexible multi-zone VIP cabin capability that can be configured into up to five living areas in a typical VIP fit. The flight deck is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting advanced avionics, autothrottle and envelope-protection features used in both certification and demonstrator flights. Missions for this factory-owned GVIII-G700 typically include long-range ferry flights, certification sorties, and manufacturer demonstrations consistent with its 7,750 nm range and high-speed cruise performance; routine operations are conducted from Gulfstream’s Savannah, GA, facilities. As a corporate-owned airframe, maintenance is expected to follow Gulfstream standards and lifecycle programs rather than third-party maintenance-provider schedules.

The GVIII-G700 sits at the top tier of Gulfstream’s long-range business jets, offering transoceanic range, high cruise speed and a 51,000 ft service ceiling that position it against ultra-long-range competitors. Competing models in the high-end class emphasize cabin volume, range and speed similar to those of the Gulfstream GVIII-G700, with buyer demand typically coming from corporate flight departments, charter operators and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe type reflect sophisticated systems such as the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and the Symmetry Flight Deck, which require OEM-aware maintenance pathways and can influence lifecycle costs and market valuation.