Gulfstream announced the G700 last night, the Savannah, Georgia-based airframer’s new entry into the ultra-long-range aircraft category—a model clearly aimed at Bombardier’s Global 7500. Also announced were two new fleet operators of the G700 that will help keep the assembly lines busy until 2023, the next delivery opportunity. Flexjet will serve as the G700’s launch customer in the U.S., while Qatar Airways serves a similar role overseas.
Gulfstream Unveils The G700
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream announced the G700, a new ultra-long-range business jet positioned to compete with Bombardier's Global 7500, with Flexjet and Qatar Airways serving as its launch customers for deliveries beginning in 2023.
- The aircraft features an exceptionally spacious cabin with up to five distinct living areas, a private stateroom with a shower, innovative 3D audio via sidewall speakers, and advanced LED lighting designed to emulate natural light and support circadian rhythms.
- Powered by new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G700 achieves a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.925 and a 7,500 nm range, incorporating a Symmetry flight deck with active sidesticks, dual head-up displays, and a predictive landing performance system.
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