N188SW 2018 Gulfstream G500

Overview

This airframe, registered as N188SW, is a 2018-built Gulfstream GVII-G500, serial number 72018. The aircraft is owned by the corporate entity Af Holdings Inc, headquartered in Albany, NY, US, and is registered in the United States. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published beyond its corporate registration and valuation.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe features an operator-fitted nine-seat executive layout consistent with corporate transport and long-range business missions; the cabin arrangement is customized by the operator rather than factory standard. Avionics are provided by the manufacturer’s advanced flight deck suite, the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, supporting high-performance operational profiles and modern crew interface standards. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft include intercontinental business travel within its 5,300 nm range and high-speed point-to-point charters or owner-flown corporate trips at cruise speeds near 566 knots and flight levels up to 51,000 feet. Maintenance considerations emphasize support for the PW814GA engine type and the integrated Symmetry avionics ecosystem, with operator-specific cabin outfitting requiring tailored component tracking and inspection regimes.

Model & Market Context

The Gulfstream GVII-G500 occupies the super-midsize to large-cabin, long-range business jet segment, offering transcontinental range and high cruise speeds that position it against competitors such as late-model Bombardier and Dassault products. Its combination of a modern cockpit like the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, twin PW814GA turbofan powerplants, and a 5,300 nm capability targets corporate buyers and charter operators seeking performance and cabin comfort.