N817KA

This airframe, registered as N817KA, is a 2023-built Bombardier Global 5500 (BD-700-1A11) with serial number 60082. Ownership is recorded to KAK TRANSPORTATION 5500 LLC, an LLC based in Carlsbad, CA, US; there are no additional publicized operator changes in the provided data. The aircraft carries a United States registration and is noted in records as an executive transport; its market valuation is listed at $46,000,000, reflecting a new-build era configuration and modern avionics fit. The airframe’s condition highlights include contemporary systems and a current-production model year build.

The aircraft is registered as an 8-seat executive layout per FAA records, while typical Global 5500 three-zone configurations support 12–16 seats; this specific interior indicates an emphasis on long-range business travel with increased space per passenger. The flight deck is equipped with the Bombardier Vision suite (based on Pro Line Fusion) and includes a Combined Vision System with heads-up display available, supporting enhanced situational awareness on transcontinental and intercontinental routes. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 5,900 nm range and high cruise speed, include executive point-to-point flights requiring non-stop capability over oceanic or continental sectors. Operator maintenance considerations for this aircraft include support for the BR700 engine family and manufacturer service networks consistent with a 2023-production Bombardier Global series jet.

The Bombardier Global 5500 family occupies a long-range ultra‑long-range business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds and extended range for transoceanic missions; this airframe’s 488 kt cruise and 51,000 ft ceiling exemplify that performance envelope. Competing models in the segment typically include other large-cabin, long-range types; buyer and charter demand for late-model Global 5500s centers on range, cabin flexibility, and modern avionics, all reflected in the $46,000,000 valuation. Maintenance and resale considerations hinge on engine support for the BR700 series, interior configuration differences (this airframe’s 8‑seat executive layout vs. typical 12–16 seat arrangements), and documented ownership/registry status.