On its way to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show in Dubai, which is taking place at the Dubai World Central from December 10 to 12, the Gulfstream G650ER took the opportunity to attempt a speed record between two major bizav airports. The ultralong-range twinjet took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, flew 6,142 nm at an average speed of Mach 0.90, and landed in Dubai 11 hours and two minutes later.
Gulfstream G650ER Shatters Speed Record
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G650ER successfully completed a record-breaking flight from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Dubai en route to the MEBAA show.
- The aircraft flew 6,142 nautical miles at Mach 0.90 in 11 hours and two minutes, shattering the previous record by one hour and 48 minutes.
- If approved, this will be Gulfstream’s 79th speed record, reinforcing the G650ER's reputation for unmatched high-speed, long-range utility.
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