At a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Gulfstream announced its G500 and G600 are on track to enter the market ahead of schedule, a rare feat in the quest for certification of technologically advanced business jets.
Gulfstream G500/G600 Programs Track Ahead of Schedule
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream announced that its G500 and G600 business jets are progressing ahead of schedule for market entry and FAA certification, a rare achievement for technologically advanced aircraft.
- The G500 is on track for FAA certification in Q4 2017, having accumulated over 1,750 flight hours and demonstrating "unbelievable" reliability and performance.
- The G600 is expected to follow in 2018, with its first flight test platform nearing its maiden flight, and a production G500 with a new interior is currently on display at NBAA-BACE.
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