Deal: Gulfstream GV Private Jet at a Significant Discount, Charter-Deployed and Cash-Flow Positive with 100% Bonus Depreciation
December 13, 2025
by a searcher from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT Sloan School of Management in Florida, USA
We are acquiring a large-cabin private jet at a significant discount to replacement value, already enrolled in all major maintenance programs (Rolls-Royce CorporateCare, JSSI APU, and Honeywell avionics coverage) and fully compliant with current inspection cycles.
Through an existing partnership with a leading U.S. charter operator that manages a fleet of comparable Gulfstream aircraft, the jet will be integrated into revenue service immediately upon closing.
At an acquisition price roughly 30% below comparable aircraft, this transaction creates built-in equity from day one. The pro forma projects $9.7M in annual charter revenue, $925K in net operating profit after debt service, and a 31–34% IRR over a five-year hold. In addition, investors benefit from first-year 100% bonus depreciation, producing an estimated $3.7M in tax savings that more than offsets the initial equity investment.
Investor Highlights - Year One Economics
*Purchase Price: $9.25M
*Financing: 70% loan ($6.475M) at ~7% interest, 15-year amortization
*Equity Requirement: $2.775M (30% down)
*Aircraft will generate charter revenue immediately via integration into an existing Gulfstream fleet operated by a trusted U.S. charter partner
Cash Outlay & Financing
*Total investor equity: $2.775M
*Annual debt service: ~$699K (≈ $58K/month)
*No additional capital contributions expected post-closing
*Strong recurring cash flow and residual value upside
*Projected IRR: 31–34% over 5 years
Year-One Tax Benefits
*100% Bonus Depreciation (subject to >50% qualified business use)
*Deductible basis: full purchase price ($9.25M)
*Estimated tax savings: ≈ $3.7M (assuming 40% effective rate)
*Tax shield offsets full equity investment within the first year
*Depreciation benefit fully offsets or exceeds investor equity outlay, effectively recouping capital in Year One while retaining income upside
Net Operating Income (After Debt Service)
*Projected Year-One revenue: ≈ $9.7M
*Operating profit before debt: ≈ $1.62M
*Net profit after debt service: ≈ $925K
*Breakeven utilization: ~500 charter hours (base case: 675)
*Aircraft operates cash-flow positive on day one
Other Benefits & Considerations
*Fully programmed aircraft (RRCC, JSSI, Honeywell) = low maintenance risk, predictable costs
*Positioned for premium charter yields through an established operator with proven Gulfstream utilization
This is an ideal scenario for Family Office investors and/or HNWI/UHNWI. This represents a rare opportunity to participate in a real, cash-flowing aviation asset with tangible collateral, proven operator demand, and powerful first-year tax efficiency.
Interested parties are requested to contact me by e-mail at redacted
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