N960LS

This entry covers airframe N960LS, a Gulfstream G-IV built in 1990 bearing manufacturer serial number 1135. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by NEWPORT EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION INC, an LLC based in Las Vegas, NV, US, which acts as the operator/home base for the type. Notable registry history includes its current U.S. registration; detailed prior ownership events are not published beyond the present acquisition by NEWPORT EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION INC. The aircraft carries an assessed market value of $3,200,000, reflecting its age, configuration, and market position.

The cabin on N960LS is configured in a typical large-executive layout and is certified for 22 seats, though common executive layouts for the airframe family are noted at 12–19 passengers. The platform is routinely used for long-range executive transport consistent with a 4,220 nm range and high-speed cruise of 459 kts, enabling transcontinental and overwater missions from its Las Vegas base. Avionics fit and specific interior amenities for this individual aircraft are not published; operational considerations therefore emphasize routine maintenance for the twin Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines and certification compliance for the higher-capacity cabin. Given its certification and seating, the airframe supports both owner-flown and charter mission profiles under corporate or LLC ownership.

As a Gulfstream G-IV airframe manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, this aircraft occupies the large-cabin, long-range business jet niche, offering a certified passenger capacity up to 22 and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in its vintage class typically include other late-generation large-cabin business jets; buyers and charter operators consider range, engine maintenance cycles, and interior refurbishment needs when assessing value—factors reflected in the $3,200,000 valuation for this specific serial. Resale and maintenance considerations for N960LS center on engine life, airframe hours, and the costs involved in updating avionics and interiors to contemporary standards.