N884WE

The airframe bearing registration N884WE is a 2008-built example of the Gulfstream G450 (GIV-X), manufacturer serial number 4143. It is registered in the US and owned by KE O MELE FLIGHT CO LLC, an LLC based in Santa Barbara, CA, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this specific aircraft. The airframe carries a Gulfstream-standard systems fit and an avionics suite consistent with the G450 production line; registry entries note alternative seating configurations and operational declarations. Valuation records place this airframe at approximately $10,962,065, reflecting its age, configuration, and market positioning.

The cabin of this particular G450 is fitted in a typical executive layout with forward and aft galleys and forward and aft lavatories; the configuration commonly supports 12–16 executive seats while registry notes indicate an upper limit of up to 22 seats on this airframe. Avionics are installed as Gulfstream PlaneView II, providing integrated flightdeck functionality consistent with the G450 fleet. Operationally the aircraft is suited to long-range business and charter missions from its Santa Barbara base, routinely performing transcontinental and transoceanic sectors within its maximum range. Maintenance considerations follow Gulfstream maintenance programs and the Rolls‑Royce Tay engine support environment, with value and availability influenced by avionics fit, cabin condition, and documented maintenance history.

The Gulfstream G450 (GIV-X) occupies a mid‑to‑large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering intercontinental capability with a typical cruise near 459 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in the segment include late-model super‑midsize to large-cabin jets from Bombardier and Dassault, where buyer demand emphasizes range, cabin comfort, and avionics modernization. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2008 serial 4143 center on engine program status, avionics upgrades such as PlaneView II lifecycle support, and cabin refurbishment possibilities, all of which bear on the listed valuation.