N173NY2007 Gulfstream G550

Overview

This entry documents the Gulfstream G550 airframe bearing US registration N173NY, constructor serial 5149, built in 2007 by Gulfstream Aerospace. The airframe is owned by BLF Aircraft Holdings LLC, an Irvine, California-based limited liability company, and is registered in the United States.

Operations & Cabin

This specific G550 is outfitted in an executive/corporate cabin layout; while Gulfstream G550s are commonly built out for 14-19 passengers, FAA certification for this airframe shows 20 certified seats. The avionics fit for the type is the Gulfstream PlaneView suite, which is typical for G550s and supports long-range corporate operations and single-pilot-capable dispatch procedures when configured and approved. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport enabled by its 6,750 nm range and high-altitude cruise up to 51,000 ft; cruise speed is listed at 459 knots. Maintenance considerations follow the G550 heavy-airframe and Rolls-Royce BR700 engine support programs; corporate owners operating from California bases like Irvine frequently prioritize ETOPS-level logistics and scheduling for international routing.

Model & Market Context

The Gulfstream G550 (GV-SP) occupies the long-range large-cabin business-jet niche, offering transoceanic capability and high-altitude performance suited to corporate and charter markets. Competing models in this segment include late-model Bombardier and Dassault long-range types; buyer demand typically favors proven reliability, avionics capability such as PlaneView, and cabin flexibility.