Gulfstream Aerospace said in a news release on April 15 that flight testing on its newest aircraft, the ultra-long-range G700, had surpassed the 1,100-hour mark in its first year of testing. In addition to the five test aircraft currently flying, the flight-test program now includes a fully completed production test aircraft to evaluate the interior elements throughout the aircraft’s up to five living areas, including all-new seating and Gulfstream’s new ultrahigh-definition circadian lighting system. The G700 interior also features a galley with more than 10 feet of counter space, a grand suite with an optional shower, a six-place conference and dining table, 20 panoramic windows and the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100 percent fresh, never recirculated air, low cabin altitude, and whisper-quiet noise levels.
Gulfstream Adds Another G700 to Its Test Program
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's G700 ultra-long-range aircraft has surpassed 1,100 flight-test hours in its first year, with five test aircraft and an additional production test aircraft evaluating interior elements.
- The G700 features an advanced cabin with an ultra-high-definition circadian lighting system, spacious living areas, 20 panoramic windows, and the Gulfstream Cabin Experience (fresh air, low cabin altitude, quiet).
- Its enhanced Symmetry Flight Deck includes a Predictive Landing Performance System, Enhanced Flight Vision System, and Synthetic Vision on dual head-up displays.
- The aircraft has demonstrated exceptional performance, flying safely beyond its maximum operating speed and altitude (Mach 0.99 at 54,000 ft), and is currently undergoing critical tests like flight-into-known-icing (FIKI) and high-altitude engine performance.
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