N818BK

This entry describes airframe N818BK, a 2006-built Gulfstream G450 (GIV‑X) with serial number 4047. The aircraft is currently owned by IN FLIGHT LEASING GROUP LLC, a corporation based in Miami, FL, US, and is U.S.-registered. Registered to IN FLIGHT LEASING GROUP LLC stands as the principal documented ownership event for this airframe; other registry transactions are Not published. Condition and market valuation for this specific airframe are summarized with an estimated value of $10,595,000, reflecting its configuration and year of manufacture.

The cabin is fitted in a standard aft-galley 14-passenger executive layout featuring a forward club, mid divan, and an aft conference/dinette, providing a conventional business-jet interior suited to executive transport and charter missions. Avionics are Honeywell Primus Epic / PlaneView with enhanced displays; optional equipment such as EVS and enhanced Foxtrot features are supported by the fit. Typical operations for this airframe leverage its intercontinental capability and high cruise speed for long-range business missions, including transcontinental and overwater flights consistent with a 4,350 nm range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Based in Miami by ownership, missions often originate from a South Florida operator base and emphasize flexibility between corporate shuttle work and ad hoc charter use; maintenance considerations reflect Gulfstream support structures and Rolls‑Royce Tay engine programs applicable to this airframe.

As a Gulfstream G450 (GIV‑X) airframe, N818BK occupies a long-range, large-cabin business jet niche offering high cruise speeds and transcontinental range in a twin-engine configuration. Demand within this segment favors well-equipped executive interiors and modern avionics suites like the Primus Epic / PlaneView seen on this aircraft, which can enhance resale and charter appeal. Buyers and operators evaluate such airframes on engine program status, avionics upgrades, and cabin condition—factors directly reflected in the aircraft's documented valuation of $10,595,000. Maintenance and resale considerations for the type emphasize established aftermarket support for Gulfstream airframe systems and Rolls‑Royce Tay engine maintenance pathways.