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 certification, a rare feat for technologically advanced aircraft.
- The G500 is on track for FAA certification in the fourth quarter of 2017, with its sister ship, the G600, expected to follow in 2018.
- Both aircraft programs have accumulated extensive testing hours, including over 1,750 flight hours for the G500, which has demonstrated "unbelievable" reliability.
- Gulfstream is displaying the first production model of the G500, featuring a newly designed interior, at the NBAA-BACE event.
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