Gulfstream G700 composite business jet earns FAA certification
All-new aircraft is now type certified with even more performance enhancements, paving the way for customer deliveries.
Source | Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Savannah, Ga., U.S.) a wholly owned subsidiary of global aerospace and defense company General Dynamics (Reston, Va., U.S.) has announced that the Gulfstream G700 business jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries of the spacious aircraft. The G700, like Gulfstream’s G800 and G400 aircraft, incorporates thermoplastic composite structures.
The G700’s FAA certification also confirmed two new performance improvements, giving customers increased flexibility and airport availability: a balanced field length takeoff distance of 1,827 meters and a landing distance of 960 meters (standard ISA day, sea level), both shorter than originally anticipated.
“We have successfully completed the most rigorous certification program in company history with the G700,” says Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “I’d like to thank our world-class team of flight test, certification and engineering professionals, along with the many others at Gulfstream who have contributed to this accomplishment. The G700 brings a new level of performance and cabin comfort to business aviation.”
In September 2023, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enhancements for range, speed and cabin altitude. The aircraft’s range increased to 7,750 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nautical miles at Mach 0.90, gaining 250 nautical miles at both speeds over original projections. The G700’s maximum operating speed increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935, making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.
Along with the range and speed increases, Gulfstream announced that the G700 cabin altitude was further reduced to 866 meters while flying at 41,000 12,497 meters, providing more comfort for passengers. The G700 cabin also features whisper-quiet noise levels, 20 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows and 100% fresh, never recirculated air.
For more related content, read “Daher composite-metal winglets enhance performance of new Gulfstream G-700 large-cabin bizjet.”
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