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 toward FAA certification and their anticipated entry into service later this year.
- The G500 has entered the final stage of its flight test and certification program, having accumulated over 4,250 flight hours, and is beginning FAA-mandated function and reliability testing.
- The G600 recently completed company field performance testing with over 1,395 flight hours and is scheduled for FAA flyover noise certification testing.
- Both aircraft received performance enhancements in October 2017, increasing their range, without affecting their delivery timetable.
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