General Dynamics stated the Gulfstream G800 has ‘greater capabilities than originally anticipated’ and highlighted its maximum operating speed that has jumped from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935. [Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
The Gulfstream G800 has received certification from both the FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
It boasts the world's longest range for a private business jet at 8,200 nautical miles and an enhanced maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935.
The G800 features enhanced fuel efficiency, shorter takeoff/landing distances for broader airport access, and a low cabin altitude for passenger comfort.
Gulfstream Aerospace and parent company General Dynamics announced Wednesday that the brand-new G800 has received certification from both the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The news comes less than three months after the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines on both the G800 and Gulfstream G700 received FAA certification.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
