Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. just delivered the 550th copy of its popular G550 business jet, a move company president Mark Burns said has “earned it a lasting reputation as a versatile aircraft for business aviation and an ideal platform for special missions. The aircraft’s technological and safety advances also led the G550 to be awarded the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy.”
Gulfstream Announces G550 Delivery Milestone
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has delivered its 550th G550 business jet, an aircraft recognized for its versatility, technological and safety advances, and receipt of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy.
- Powered by Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 engines, the G550 boasts the longest range in its class, capable of flying 6,750 nautical miles/12,501 kilometers nonstop with up to 19 passengers.
- The G550 offers high performance, cruising at altitudes up to 51,000 feet/15,545 meters and speeds up to Mach 0.885, and has amassed more than 50 city-pair speed records.
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