Gulfstream G550 Heavy Jet Charter Guide
Gulfstream G550 at a glance
Charter a Gulfstream G550 ultra-long-range jet. Review flexible seating, baggage conventions, 6,750-nm range and exact-tail amenities.
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Gulfstream G550 charter specifications and market context
- Aircraft class
- Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Category hourly planning range
- $11,500–$16,700 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2003–2021 customer deliveries
The Gulfstream G550 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet that can be evaluated for global charter because it combines up to nineteen approved passenger positions, a substantial internal baggage compartment and a 6,750-nautical-mile manufacturer reference. Individual charter interiors are normally less dense and can differ significantly in galley location, crew rest, seating, connectivity and refurbishment.
Why the Gulfstream G550 remains a charter consideration
The G550 entered service in 2003 as the principal commercial configuration of the Gulfstream V-SP and introduced Gulfstream's PlaneView flight deck to the market. More than 550 had been delivered by 2017, and commercial production concluded with the final delivery in 2021, leaving a large supported fleet spanning original cabins, factory updates and extensive later refurbishments.
Variant note. This profile covers the commercial G550 configuration of the GV-SP family, not the original Gulfstream V. Baggage is shown under both usable and broader total-volume conventions because Gulfstream source materials label them differently.
Overview and production sources: Gulfstream Aerospace / PR Newswire — Gulfstream delivers 550th G550; General Dynamics — 2021 annual report — final commercial G550 delivery; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — Operational Suitability Data — Gulfstream V and V-SP; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP.
Heavy / Long Range Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.
Inside the Gulfstream G550
The cabin measures approximately 43 feet 11 inches excluding baggage and 50 feet 1 inch in total, with 7 feet 4 inches of width, 6 feet 2 inches of height and about 1,669 cubic feet of volume. Gulfstream materials use roughly 170 cubic feet for usable baggage and as much as 226 cubic feet under a broader total-baggage convention; common fourteen- to sixteen-passenger cabins provide three living zones, oval windows, conference seating, divans, a substantial galley and one or two lavatories, while Wi-Fi, power, entertainment and sleep capacity remain tail-specific.
- Seat configuration
- Common charter layouts seat approximately 14–16; Gulfstream references capacity up to 19
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 1,669 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- 43 ft 11 in excluding baggage; 50 ft 1 in total interior long × 7 ft 4 in wide × 6 ft 2 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 170 cu ft usable; up to about 226 cu ft under a broader total-baggage convention
The aft compartment is accessible in flight; exact usable space, shelves, wardrobe allocation and loading limits depend on completion.
Cabin sources: Gulfstream Aerospace / PR Newswire — Gulfstream delivers 550th G550.
Gulfstream G550 range, cruise speed and flight deck
Gulfstream publishes 6,750 nautical miles at Mach 0.80 with eight passengers and four crew, and speed up to Mach 0.885, with long-range and high-speed cruise commonly represented around 459 to 488 KTAS. Two Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 turbofans, PlaneView avionics and Gulfstream's clean-wing design support long missions; the direct carrier must still calculate route, payload, winds, reserves, alternates and runway performance.
- Range reference
- Up to 6,750 nm at Mach 0.80
- Gulfstream reference with 8 passengers and 4 crew under defined conditions; actual route capability varies.
- Cruise speed reference
- Approximately 459–488 KTAS long-range to high-speed cruise
- Gulfstream Mach 0.80 and commonly published Mach 0.85 cruise references; maximum operating Mach is higher and is not cruise speed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 turbofans
- Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
- Avionics
- Gulfstream PlaneView integrated flight deck with head-up display and enhanced-vision capability; software and installed options vary
- Aerodynamic design
- Clean Gulfstream wing described by the manufacturer as helping the aircraft climb above turbulence
Performance, engine and avionics sources: Gulfstream Aerospace / PR Newswire — Gulfstream delivers 550th G550; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — Operational Suitability Data — Gulfstream V and V-SP; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP.
Is the Gulfstream G550 right for your charter?
The G550 can suit overnight intercontinental travel for executives, families or groups that need meaningful work-rest separation and accessible baggage. Jet Partners can broker and compare named G550 aircraft, requesting the exact seating chart, crew-rest arrangement, connectivity, refurbishment and baggage convention before booking, while the licensed carrier retains operational control and confirms feasibility, schedule, aircraft, crew and written terms.
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Confirm these details in writing
- Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
- Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
- Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
- Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.
The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.
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Gulfstream G550 technical sources
This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.
Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.
View reviewed references
Gulfstream Aerospace / PR Newswire
Gulfstream delivers 550th G550
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
General Dynamics
2021 annual report — final commercial G550 delivery
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Operational Suitability Data — Gulfstream V and V-SP
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, avionics.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
TCDS EASA.IM.A.070 — Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, GV and GV-SP
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
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