Gulfstream Aerospace G-Iv
Twin Jet
The Gulfstream G450 represents the refined evolution of the legendary G-IV lineage, combining intercontinental range with the reliability of proven Rolls-Royce Tay engines. Introduced in 2004 as a successor to the GIV-X, the G450 brought modernized avionics with the PlaneView cockpit, enhanced range of 4,350 nautical miles, and a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.85 — capabilities that made it a favorite among corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking nonstop transatlantic performance without the operating costs of larger ultra-long-range jets. With seating for up to 16 passengers in typical executive configurations, the G450 carved out a sweet spot in the large-cabin business jet market, offering stand-up cabin comfort and the ability to connect city pairs like New York to Paris or Los Angeles to London with fuel reserves to spare. The type's operational ceiling of 45,000 feet allows it to cruise above most weather and commercial traffic, while its relatively short balanced field length of under 5,600 feet provides access to airports that larger intercontinental jets cannot serve. Gulfstream delivered over 360 G450s before production ended in 2018, replaced by the G500, but the type remains a workhorse in corporate and charter fleets worldwide. Its combination of mature systems, parts availability, and proven dispatch reliability has given it enduring value in the pre-owned market. SkyMeter has tracked 5 flights across 2 airframes and 1 operators, covering routes.
Safety in context
The incident rate counts flights with ANY safety event detected by SkyMeter — go-arounds (a routine response, not a failure), unstable-approach gate flags (advisory thresholds), rejected takeoffs (the system working as designed), and runway events. It is NOT an accident rate or fatality rate. For accident statistics, refer to the NTSB Aviation Accident Database (USA) or the Aviation Safety Network. See methodology for what each event type measures.
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