N898WS

This entry covers the specific airframe registered as N898WS, a Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 built by Bombardier Inc. with manufacturer serial number 9271. The aircraft is recorded in a trust ownership structure as held by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE (corporation, Wilmington, DE, US) and carries a United States registration (US). The airframe is valued at $15,000,000 in available records; registry entries list an eight-seat executive configuration consistent with that valuation and role.

The airframe’s registry indicates an executive layout with a cabin in an 8-seat configuration, reflecting a corporate transport mission profile optimized for small-group transcontinental and intercontinental travel. With a long-range capability of 5,200 nm and a cruise speed near 488 kts, operations for this specific aircraft typically encompass nonstop high-speed routes linking major business hubs. The twin Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 powerplants provide performance to reach a service ceiling of 51,000 ft, supporting efficient long-range cruise and favorable fuel-burn profiles for the type. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with Global 5000 fleet practices, including engine shop visits on the BR710 series and lifecycle monitoring consistent with its trust-held ownership and corporate operating model.

The Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 family occupies the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental capability and high-altitude cruise typical of ultra-long-range business jets. Competing models in the same performance band include later variants of large-cabin Globals and long-range offerings from competitors; its 5,200 nm range and 488 kts cruise place it as a practical choice for owners needing nonstop intercontinental flexibility without the size and operating costs of ultra-large platforms. Market considerations for this specific airframe include demand for well-equipped eight-passenger executive interiors, the service history of the Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines, and resale dynamics influenced by trust-structured ownership and an assessed value of $15,000,000.