N838KE

The aircraft with tail number N838KE is a 2012-built Gulfstream G550, serial 5398, manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The airframe is owned by DTC LLC (a corporation based in Newburgh, NY, US) and is registered in the US. The G550 with this serial is recorded with avionics conforming to the PlaneView family; valuation estimates place the airframe at $22,495,000, reflecting its mid‑life market position. Ownership is held by a corporate entity headquartered in Newburgh, New York, which frames its operator and administrative base for registry and maintenance purposes.

The airframe is configured with seating for 20, which suggests a high‑capacity corporate or charter interior tailored for executive transport or group missions rather than a traditional low‑density VIP layout. Flight deck systems are in the Honeywell PlaneView/Primus Epic family, providing integrated avionics and advanced flight management suited to long‑range IFR operations. Typical missions for this G550 airframe would leverage its 6,750 nm range and 51,000 ft service ceiling for transcontinental and intercontinental non‑stop sectors operated from its corporate base in Newburgh, NY. Maintenance and operational considerations center on the BR710 turbofan series and the PlaneView avionics support chain, with corporate registry status influencing parts provisioning and domestic regulatory compliance.

The Gulfstream G550 platform occupies a long‑range business jet niche balancing transoceanic capability with high cruise speed; the subject airframe demonstrates those traits with a 488 kt cruise and extended range. Competing models in the class offer similar long‑range performance, and buyer demand for well‑maintained G550s remains linked to avionics upgrades and engine life‑limit status — factors relevant to this 2012 serial 5398. Resale and maintenance considerations for this aircraft emphasize BR710 support, PlaneView avionics logistics, and the valuation shown, which reflects age, configuration, and corporate ownership.