Gulfstream Aerospace’s all-new family of business jets, the Gulfstream G500 and G600, are making solid progress toward their anticipated FAA certification later this year. The G500 just entered the final stage of its flight test and certification program, while the G600 recently completed company field performance testing.
Gulfstream G500/G600 Move Closer to Certification Finish Line
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets are making significant progress towards FAA certification and are anticipated to enter service this year.
- The G500 has entered the final stage of its flight test and certification program, accumulating over 4,250 flight hours, with a production aircraft currently on a world tour.
- The G600 has completed company field performance testing, logged over 1,395 flight hours, and is next scheduled for FAA flyover noise certification testing.
- Both aircraft received performance enhancements in October 2017, increasing their range and speed without altering their planned delivery timetable this year.
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