A broker pitches a $55.7 million Gulfstream 650ER to a buyer currently flying a Gulfstream 450. The jet has under 1,000 flight hours, is based in the UK, and will be available after a scheduled 48-month inspection in two weeks.
Any damage history on the aircraft?
No, none at all.
Beautiful. What is the asking price?
$55.7 million.
Great. I see it's getting work done. Is it based in the US or based overseas?
Pretty much between the UK, US, and occasionally in South America. Okay. But it does live in the UK? Yes, it's true.
And then has Block 3 been completed?
No, it's not been done. The airplane's going in 48-month inspection in 2 weeks.
Gotcha. Yeah, I saw that. That's great. And then after this, when would the aircraft be available?
Immediately.
How long does the 48-month normally take?
It's probably about 2 weeks. Okay. Let me have your name again. I'm sorry. Okay. And, uh, What's your company?
It's called—
Great. And are you guys an operator or are you guys a brokerage business or what? We're a brokerage business. All right, great. Have you looked at any other airplanes or is this something that meets his objectives? Is this year, price range, things like that?
That's one thing I need to get back with them. I know they currently have a 450. They're looking to upgrade to a 650ER. We're trying to find out if he wants to do it before the end of the year or the beginning of next year. I saw this one come across, so I just want to make him— I mean, under 1,000 hours, this beautiful plane. So I wanted to notify him and he's like, great, you know, find out some more information. And
