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 flight to date, flying nonstop from Chicago to Tours, France.
- The flight covered 3,922 nautical miles in 7 hours and 40 minutes at Mach 0.80, exceeding the jet's listed range of 3,600 nm.
- This journey demonstrated the G280's exceptional long-range capability, fuel efficiency, and overall performance, exceeding both manufacturer specifications and the owner's expectations.
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