
The Gulfstream G280 is the entry point into the Gulfstream family — affectionately nicknamed the "Baby Gulfstream" — and one of the most capable aircraft in the super-midsize category. Built in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries, the G280 pairs transatlantic 3,600 nm range with Mach 0.85 top speed, a G550-derived wing for improved efficiency, and steep-approach certification for short and challenging airports.
The Jet Guys helps qualified buyers source, vet, and acquire G280 aircraft through our dedicated acquisition consulting service. With Gulfstream's successor G300 announced in late 2025, the G280 represents excellent value in the super-midsize market for buyers who want proven performance at a more accessible price point.
The G280 sits in the middle of the super-midsize market in terms of pricing, offering substantial Gulfstream pedigree at a lower price point than competing large-cabin jets. Pricing varies meaningfully by year, total hours, engine program enrollment (MSP Gold is standard), and avionics generation.
Pricing figures are market estimates and vary by year, hours, configuration, and program enrollment. Contact our acquisition team for current listings and accurate market intelligence.
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Our acquisition consulting service guides you through every stage — from defining your mission requirements to taking delivery of your aircraft.
Mission profile, budget, timeline, ownership structure
Source on-market & off-market aircraft via our network
Pre-buy inspection, records review, and valuation
Negotiation, contracts, escrow, and delivery

Pre-owned G280s typically range from around $13M for earlier examples to roughly $22M for low-time recent aircraft; the new list price is approximately $24–28M. Exact pricing depends on year, total hours, engine program enrollment, and avionics configuration. Contact us for current market figures.
Super-midsize acquisitions typically run 60 to 120 days from initial search to closing, depending on inspection findings and financing. We manage each stage on your behalf.
We coordinate the pre-buy inspection with trusted third-party facilities as part of the acquisition process. We don't operate an in-house maintenance shop, but we have the outside resources — inspectors, attorneys, and tax consultants — to manage the transaction end to end.
The G280 has solid charter appeal thanks to its transatlantic range and the Gulfstream brand cachet — which can help offset ownership costs. The Jet Guys doesn't directly manage aircraft, but we can advise on placement with a reputable management company through our industry relationships.
Key factors include engine program enrollment (MSP Gold standard), airframe hours, inspection status, avionics configuration (Collins Pro Line Fusion), connectivity (Gogo ATG, Ka-band), HUD/EVS equipage, and any damage history. We review all of this during the vetting process.
Yes — it's often possible to locate off-market aircraft through our relationships and trusted aircraft broker network, which can widen your options beyond publicly listed inventory.