N898CE

This airframe, registered as N898CE, is a 2009-built Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) with manufacturer serial number 5230. The aircraft is recorded in U.S. registry ownership as owned by TRANS-EXEC AIR SERVICE INC, a corporation based in Van Nuys, CA, US, and operates under U.S. registration US. FAA records indicate the airframe is registered with a 20-seat configuration; the registry does not publish the exact interior fit-out for this hull. The installation of Gulfstream avionics and a well-documented twin BR710 powerplant set this specific G550 apart within its operator fleet for long-range executive missions.

FAA registry data records 20 seats for this specific aircraft, though the exact executive cabin fitout is not published; typical Gulfstream G550 executive interiors range from 14 to 19 passengers, indicating this hull may carry a higher-density layout or a corporate shuttle configuration. Avionics are listed as Gulfstream PlaneView, supporting modern flight-deck capabilities and long overwater operations consistent with the type’s design. Operated from Van Nuys, CA by TRANS-EXEC AIR SERVICE INC, the airframe’s performance—especially its long-range capability of 6,750 nm and high cruise speed—supports transcontinental and transoceanic point-to-point missions, corporate transport, and high-utilization charter roles. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on BR710 engine support and Gulfstream-specific avionics/trailing-edge system maintenance.

The Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) family occupies the long-range large-cabin business jet niche, prized for intercontinental range and high cruise speed near 459 kts with service ceilings up to 51,000 ft. Competing models include other ultra-long-range types from Bombardier and Dassault; demand in the used market favors well-equipped, low-cycle examples with comprehensive maintenance histories and factory-standard avionics like Gulfstream PlaneView. For resale or charter, key considerations for this airframe include BR710 lifecycle status, documented maintenance by TRANS-EXEC AIR SERVICE INC, and the unpublicized interior configuration which will materially affect market valuation and mission flexibility.