The G700 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and able to accommodate up to 19 passengers. [Courtesy: Gulfstream]
Key Takeaways:
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two G700s to U.S.-based customers, with both aircraft now in service shortly after receiving FAA type and production certification.
Despite earlier certification delays attributed to FAA staffing issues, Gulfstream anticipates a significant 44 percent increase in total aircraft deliveries across all models this year.
The $75 million G700 features the industry's most spacious cabin, a maximum range of 7,750 nm, and is Gulfstream's fastest business jet with the industry's lowest cabin altitude.
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two G700s to U.S.-based customers and both are now in service,
The deliveries come less than a month after Gulfstream received FAA type and production certification (March 29 and April 8, respectively) for the new, Rolls-Royce Pearl 700-powered G700. The engines have greater than 18,000 pounds of thrust, each.
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