More than 100 customer pilots, alongside corporate pilots and instructors, have earned their Gulfstream G700 type ratings from FlightSafety International, a milestone reached six months after the aircraft's FAA certification.
Pilots from around the world are undergoing G700 training, and Gulfstream anticipates this number to increase significantly as more deliveries are made.
The G700 features an advanced Symmetry Flight Deck with touchscreen technology and integrated vision systems to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational awareness, and has achieved type certifications from the FAA, EASA, and nine other global aviation authorities.
More than 100 customer pilots have earned their Gulfstream G700 type ratings from the Savannah, Georgia-based FlightSafety International training center, the aircraft manufacturer said Thursday.
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