Gulfstream G500, G600 Receive EASA Steep Approach Landing Certification

Approval expands the number of airports where the jets can operate.

Zach Vasile

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 01:30 PM ET

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A Gulfstream G500 and G600 in flight [Credit: Gulfstream]

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Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets have received steep approach landing certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
This EASA certification expands the operational flexibility of these aircraft, allowing them to access more challenging airports, including London City (U.K.) and Lugano (Switzerland).
The approval provides European operators with greater fleet flexibility and builds upon previous steep approach certifications received from the FAA in 2023 and 2024.

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Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 have received certification for steep approach landing from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), expanding the number of airports where the business jets can operate.

As part of the certification process, the aircraft successfully demonstrated steep approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport (EGLC) in the U.K. and Lugano Airport (LSZA) in Switzerland, company officials said Monday.