Inside Look: Gulfstream’s Brand-New G800

Ultra-long-range flagship blends speed, range, and cabin comfort.

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 07:00 AM ET

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Cockpit of G800 [Credit: Ryan Ewing]

Key Takeaways:

The Gulfstream G800 is the manufacturer's new flagship large-cabin jet, certified by FAA and EASA, featuring an increased maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935.
It boasts an impressive maximum range of 8,200 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, designed for ultra-long-haul nonstop missions such as New York to Hong Kong.
The aircraft offers a luxurious cabin with up to four living areas for 19 passengers, emphasizing comfort with low cabin altitude and advanced air purification, complemented by a sophisticated Symmetry Flight Deck.

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Gulfstream’s newest jet, the G800, made an appearance at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, offering the media an up-close look at the manufacturer’s “marvel of performance and efficiency.”

The twin-engine jet, which completed FAA and EASA certifications earlier this year, represents the pinnacle of Gulfstream’s large-cabin lineup, combining the performance of the G700 with even more range.

Ryan is Group President of Firecrown Media’s Aviation Group, overseeing a portfolio that includes FLYING, AirlineGeeks, AVweb, Plane + Pilot, KITPLANES, and AircraftForSale.com. He founded AirlineGeeks.com in February 2013 and has more than a decade of experience across aviation media, airport operations, airline workforce planning, and Part 135 regulatory compliance. His experience ranges from time behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing aviation industry executives. Ryan holds a B.S. in Air Transportation Management and an MBA from Arizona State University and is an adjunct instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.