A Gulfstream G280 owner recently had the chance to show off the midsize business jet’s range on a nonstop flight from Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport to Tours Val de Loire Airport in France. The flight was the jet’s longest to date.
Gulfstream G280 Flaunts Long Range on Transatlantic Flight
Key Takeaways:
- A Gulfstream G280 completed its longest nonstop flight, traveling 3,922 nautical miles from Chicago Aurora to Tours Val de Loire in France.
- The 7-hour and 40-minute transatlantic journey demonstrated the G280's exceptional long-range capability and fuel efficiency, exceeding its listed range of 3,600 nm.
- The aircraft owner, David MacNeil, praised the G280 for surpassing expectations in performance, comfort, and safety, maintaining Mach 0.80 at maximum altitude and takeoff weight.
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