The Gulfstream G450 That Blake Shelton Flies

Blake Shelton has become one of the most popular country artists in the United States. Shelton was born on June 18, 1976, in Ada, Oklahoma. He grew up playing guitar and writing music, which led to him leaving Oklahoma after he graduated from high school. Shelton moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to continue pursuing music when he was just 17 years old.

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His career saw success in the late 1990s, when he was working at a music publishing company. He eventually got signed to Warner Bros. Records. His debut single, Austin, was an overnight success, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

This song was part of his debut album, Blake Shelton, which eventually became a platinum-certified album.

He saw continued success in the country music industry, with the release of the following albums in the 2000s and the 2010s:

• Pure BS
• Startin’ Fires
• Red River Blue
• If I’m honest
• Texoma Shore

Overall, Blake Shelton is viewed as one of the most successful modern country music stars. He has ten Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards, and countless other musical awards. He has sold over 10 million records, which have generated nearly two billion streams worldwide.

Because of his great success in the music industry, he has reached a net worth of over $120 million. Along with his frequent touring, it is no wonder that Shelton and his team operate a private jet. This helps him navigate between his hometown in Oklahoma to his house in Nashville or to Los Angeles, California.

The private jet also allows him and his family to venture across the United States for performances or other business ventures that Shelton may be involved in. Let’s take a closer look at the business jet that Shelton and his team utilize. Let’s also take a look at what makes this aircraft so special.

A look at Shelton’s business jet

Currently, Blake Shelton and his team operate a Gulfstream G450. This specific aircraft is registered as N703BG. The aircraft was first built in 2009 and has a serial number of 4169, per JetSpy.

Technically, this Gulfstream G450 has a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registered owner listed as Ten Point Tours, although Blake Shelton is the primary operator. Ten Point Tours, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has Shelton listed as its DBA name, per TBS Directory.

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Shelton and his family operate this aircraft fairly frequently. According to JetSpy, N703BG has flown 107 times in 2024, which has accumulated nearly 170 total flight hours.

These flights are estimated to have used over 87,000 gallons of jet fuel, which amounted to 836 metric tons of carbon emissions. Overall, N703BG has the following airports at its most visited in 2024:

1. North Texas Regional Airport / Perrin Field (PNX) in Grayston County, Texas
2. Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles, California
3. Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Tennessee

About the Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream developed the

G450

as the newest variant of the Gulfstream IV family of aircraft. The Gulfstream IV series first began in the early 1980s, as a stretched variant of the Gulfstream III, another successful business jet.

The Gulfstream IV flew for the first time in September 1985. It received its type certificate from the FAA in April 1987, and deliveries of the aircraft began shortly after.

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Gulfstream later began working on an improved variant of the Gulfstream IV in 2001. It also features a fuselage that is about one foot longer and has a larger cockpit, which is similar to the G550. It flew for the first time in April 2003, and it was officially introduced in 2004.

Overall, the GIV series was produced from 1985 to 2018. This includes the following aircraft:

• The original Gulfstream IV
• The first upgraded variant, known as the G400
• The shortened variant, known as the G300
• The most upgraded larger variant, known as the G450
• The upgraded short variant, known as the G350

Over 9000 total aircraft in this series were produced.

Design and performance of the Gulfstream G450

Overall, the Gulfstream G450 has the following performance specifications:

The G450 features a heavily redesigned wing. This allowed for more aerodynamic features, including reduced drag and significant weight reduction.

It also features two powerful Rolls-Royce Tay turbofan engines, which each provide nearly 14,000 pounds of thrust. These efficient engines help the aircraft reach a higher cruise speed and a further range.

The G450 cabin is larger than previous models, as it reaches a standing height of over six feet. This allows its passengers to walk around the cabin freely. The G450 has a cabin altitude of 6,000 feet, which allowed passengers to recover from jet lag.