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, owned by WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil, completed its longest flight to date, flying nonstop from Chicago to Tours, France.
- The transatlantic journey covered 3,922 nautical miles in 7 hours and 40 minutes, surpassing the jet's listed range of 3,600 nm.
- The flight successfully demonstrated the G280's exceptional long-range capability, outstanding fuel efficiency, and robust performance, exceeding the owner's and Gulfstream's expectations.
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