Specifications
AI Description
- Inspection Status: 192-month inspection completed December 2020; next due October 2025.
- Interior: Refurbished in December 2020; seating for 15; configurations include forward crew rest, four-place club, mid cabin divan, two-place club, and aft conference group; fully equipped aft galley.
- Exterior: New factory paint completed October 2017; colors are Matterhorn white with black and Las Vegas gold accent striping.
- Engines: Rolls Royce BR710C4-11; Engine 1: 5,296 hours, 1,880 cycles; Engine 2: 5,281 hours, 1,869 cycles; enrolled in Rolls Royce Corporate Care.
- APU: Honeywell RE220 with 3,062 hours since new.
- Avionics: G550SP PlaneView suite; includes multiple Honeywell systems for communications, navigation, and safety; equipped with Gogo AVANCE L5 Wi-Fi.
- Entertainment: Airshow 400 system; multiple LCD monitors; dual multi-region DVD players; five-disc CD changer.
- Additional Features: Autothrottles, Securaplane external camera system, LED cabin lighting, electric window shades, and various galley equipment including microwave and dual-pot coffee maker.
About this Model
Overview
The Gulfstream G550 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed to cover intercontinental city pairs while maintaining strong cruise efficiency and the ability to operate at high altitudes. It is commonly selected where nonstop capability, a quiet and stable cabin environment, and a mature global support footprint matter more than acquiring the newest flight-deck generation.
Mission Fit
In typical use, the G550 fits owners and flight departments planning long legs with full passenger payload and baggage, while still wanting schedule flexibility and high cruise altitudes to route around weather. It is less compelling when most flights are under a few hours or when hangar constraints and ground handling favor smaller airframes.
Cabin
The cabin is configured as a true large-cabin environment with a long, stand-up cross-section and multiple living/working zones. Typical arrangements support a forward galley, a conference or club seating area, and an aft lounge, with an enclosed lavatory and generous baggage volume for long trips. Cabin altitude is managed for long-duration comfort, and the aircraft is commonly equipped for international connectivity and in-flight productivity, subject to specific avionics and cabin management options.