N98AD

This airframe, registered as N98AD, is a 2015-built Gulfstream G280 with manufacturer serial number 2081. It is owned by ALTAIR ADVANCED INDUSTRIES INC, a corporation based in Bellingham, Washington, United States, and carries a US registration. The twinjet entered service in 2015 and has since been operated in a typical corporate/VIP configuration; its estimated market valuation is $14,000,000 reflecting its year, configuration and installed equipment. Notable registry actions include its retention on the US registry under corporate ownership since manufacture, with no public record of change in operator status provided in the supplied data.

The cabin of this specific Gulfstream G280 is fitted in a typical VIP layout for up to 10 passengers, incorporating a forward galley and an aft vacuum lavatory with the option for up to two living areas to support corporate or executive missions. Avionics are reported as PlaneView280™ family installations, with variants recorded as PlaneView 280 / Fusion / PlaneView280, indicating an advanced integrated flight deck suited for long-range business operations and modern airspace requirements. Based out of the owner’s location in Bellingham, WA, the airframe’s 3,600 nm range and long-range cruise of 459 kts make it suitable for transcontinental missions within North America and point-to-point international hops. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft would include type-specific support for the Honeywell HTF7250G powerplants and adherence to Gulfstream maintenance programs consistent with corporate-operator usage.

The Gulfstream G280 family occupies the super-midsize business jet niche, offering a combination of transcontinental range, high cruise speed and a civilian service ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competitors in this performance band include other super-midsize and large-cabin aircraft that target corporate and charter customers seeking 8–12 passenger capacity with intercontinental capability. Demand for well-equipped, late-model examples like this 2015 serial 2081 remains driven by buyers valuing performance, cabin comfort and modern avionics; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine module life, avionics variant commonality (PlaneView280™), and adherence to Gulfstream’s support and inspection schedules.