In July, Aviatrade completed the sale of a previously acquired GIV on behalf of a US-based client. The GIV was acquired in July 2004 and entered service after a comprehensive upgrade in January 2005 with a flight department initiated by Aviatrade. The subsequent sale achieved the highest price for a Gulfstream GIV during 2008. The interior and overall quality of the GIV were instrumental in achieving the record price.