As Gulfstream nears FAA certification for its new series of luxury business jets, the G500 and G600, the company announced it has flown the final G600 test aircraft. The G500 and G600 are both highly advanced bizjets incorporating fly-by-wire, touchscreen avionics and active control sidestick technology.
Gulfstream Flies Final G600 Test Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream is nearing FAA certification for its G500 and G600 luxury business jets, having flown the final G600 test aircraft.
- Both the G500 and G600 incorporate advanced technologies such as fly-by-wire, touchscreen avionics, and active control sidestick technology.
- The G600 flight-test program has significantly progressed, with the final test aircraft being fully conforming and equipped with a complete interior for cabin comfort testing.
- With a total of 10 aircraft now flying in the concurrent G500 and G600 flight-test programs, G500 certification is anticipated by year-end, with deliveries starting in early 2018.
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