N988DX

The airframe registered as N988DX is a US-registered Bombardier business jet of type Bombardier Global 7500 (BD-700-2A12), manufacturer's serial number 70073 built by Bombardier. Ownership timeline: Not published. Operator/home base: Not published. Notable registry actions: Not published. The airframe is valued at $70,000,000 and is configured and documented in factory executive layout condition as a multi-zone long-range business jet.

This specific Global 7500 is equipped with a typical factory four‑zone executive cabin capable of carrying up to 19 passengers, allowing segregated living, dining, work and rest areas. The flight deck fit is the Bombardier Vision flight deck with four large displays and provisions for HUD/EVS/SVS, supporting advanced situational awareness and mission flexibility. With a maximum published range of 7,700 nm and a cruise speed near 488 kts, operational profiles for this airframe center on ultra-long-range point-to-point executive transport, transoceanic missions and long domestic sectors at high cruise altitudes up to 51,000 ft. Specific operator base and route logs: Not published. Maintenance considerations for this airframe revolve around the two GE Passport 20-19BB1A turbofans and factory-configured executive systems, which influence inspection cycles and component support.

The Bombardier Global 7500 (BD-700-2A12) represented by serial 70073 occupies the ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet segment, emphasizing extended intercontinental reach (notably 7,700 nm) and high-altitude cruise capability (51,000 ft). Its combination of seating for 19 in a four-zone layout and high cruise speed (488 kts) targets owners and charter operators seeking maximal non-stop city-pair flexibility. Market and maintenance factors affecting this airframe include engine supportability for the GE Passport engines, avionics lifecycle for the Bombardier Vision suite, and residual value dynamics consistent with a $70,000,000 valuation for a factory-configured large-cabin business jet.