Gulfstream Aerospace officially announced the FAA certification of its highly anticipated G700 aircraft, viewed as a major milestone in the world of business aviation. The Savannah, Georgia-based manufacturer has finally overcome more than two years of delays that were mainly attributed to the enhanced certification requirements which emerged in the wake of the Boeing Max incidents.
The G700 has also been keenly scrutinized due to its impressive 7,750-nautical mile range, with Gulfstream so far building 53 of the model, according to data provided by Amstat. Of these, 46 are still awaiting delivery to eager customers, demonstrating just how high demand is for this twinjet.
Testing with this certification showed that the G700 features superior performance capabilities, featuring longer range than previously announced, more speed and a higher cabin altitude. It has a balanced field length for takeoff at only 5,995 feet, with a landing distance of 3,150 feet. Its Mmo is Mach 0.935, making the G700 the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet and once more a showcase for Gulfstream’s commitment to continually raising the bar in business aviation.
According to Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream: “We’ve completed the most extensive certification program in company history with the G700.” He expressed his thanks to the dedicated team of professionals across flight test, certification, and engineering who played crucial roles in reaching this milestone. Burns said the G700 ushers in a new era in performance and cabin comfort for business aviation through adherence to the most strict certification standards in the industry.
With the G700, business aviation is about to be transformed in ways unimaginable with regard to performance and luxury. It will be an unmatched travel experience for customers, given the advanced capabilities and features therein.
Looking to the near future, Gulfstream anticipates the end-of-year certification of the G700’s little sibling, the G800, which should help solidify its position as a leader in high-performance, luxury business jet production to meet the diverse needs of the global business aviation community.