N817DE

This airframe, registered as N817DE, is a 2012-built Gulfstream GIV-X (G450) with manufacturer serial number 4253. The aircraft is owned by DOUBLE EAGLE AVIATION LLC, a Fort Worth, Texas–based limited liability company that appears as the registered operator on U.S. records. The airframe’s U.S. registration and single listed owner indicate a stable ownership history with no additional operators published in the provided data. Valuation notes list the airframe at $17,500,000, reflecting its G450 configuration and outfitting; records list a high-density 22-seat capacity, which informs the value and mission flexibility.

The cabin is listed with a typical executive layout capacity of 12–16 but this specific airframe is recorded with a high-density capability up to 22 seats, indicating interior outfitting or certification to support higher passenger counts for charter or corporate shuttle missions. Avionics are from the Honeywell/Honeywell-derived PlaneView family, though the exact variant varies by outfitting and is not further specified in the records. Based at Fort Worth, Texas under its LLC owner, the airframe is suited to transcontinental and transborder missions within its 4,350 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 459 kts, routinely operating at ceilings up to 45,000 ft. Maintenance considerations would reflect standard Gulfstream GIV-X program requirements and Rolls‑Royce Tay engine support, tailored to the aircraft’s seating configuration and usage intensity.

The Gulfstream GIV-X (G450) occupies a midsize-to-large-cabin business jet niche, offering long-range transcontinental performance with twin Rolls‑Royce Tay engines. In the market it competes with other long-range executive twins; buyer and charter demand often favors airframes with executive interiors but a high-density 22-seat option can broaden utility for group transport. Resale and maintenance considerations center on engine program status, avionics fit (PlaneView family variations), and the airframe’s documented configuration and utilization, all of which influence value estimations such as the listed $17,500,000.