Gulfstream G400 Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
✈️ Gulfstream G400 Acquisition Cost
Original New Price (2003–2004): Approximately $33 million USD
Pre-Owned Market Price (2024): Approximately $5 million USD
🔧 Gulfstream G400 Operating Costs
Fixed Annual Costs (Based on 450 Flight Hours)
Crew Salaries: $305,878
Crew Training: $104,752
Hangar Fees: $78,279
Insurance: $17,547
Jet Management: $78,000
Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: $28,583
Total Fixed Costs: $613,039 annually
Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)
Fuel Consumption: Approximately 540 gallons/hour
Fuel Cost (at $5.00 per gallon): $2,700/hour
Maintenance: $495/hour
Parts: $485/hour
Maintenance Programs: $1,000/hour
Total Variable Costs: Approximately $4,680/hour
🛠️ Gulfstream G400 Maintenance & Parts Costs
Engine Overhaul Interval: Approximately 8,000 hours
Engine Overhaul Cost: Approximately $2 million per engine
Mid-Life Inspection Interval: Approximately 4,000 hours
Mid-Life Inspection Cost: Approximately $1 million per engine
🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical Heavy Jet Rates)
Landing Fees: $100 to $600 per landing, depending on airport
Parking Fees: $100 to $300 per day at major airports
FBO Handling Fees: $200 to $1,000 per stop (can be waived with fuel purchase)
Navigation Fees (Europe/Canada): $100 to $500 per flight
📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary (Based on 450 Flight Hours)
Total Fixed Costs: $613,039
Total Variable Costs: $2,106,000
Total Annual Operating Cost: $2,719,039
Cost Per Flight Hour: Approximately $6,042/hour