A production test aircraft from Gulfstream’s G700 program connected Savannah, Georgia, and Doha, Qatar, for the first speed record between those cities. The fully outfitted G700 then flew from Doha, to Paris, France, for another city-pair record.
Gulfstream G700 Sets New City-Pair Speed Record
Key Takeaways:
- A Gulfstream G700 production test aircraft set two new city-pair speed records on its first international flights: Savannah, Georgia, to Doha, Qatar, and then from Doha to Paris, France.
- The G700 demonstrated impressive speed and range, covering 6,711 nm to Doha in 13h 16m at Mach 0.88 and 2,953 nm to Paris in 6h 15m at Mach 0.90.
- The record flight to Doha was fueled with a sustainable aviation fuel blend, and carbon offsets will be applied to both flights, highlighting Gulfstream's commitment to sustainability.
- These flights successfully introduced the G700 and showcased its performance capabilities and highly-praised, spacious cabin to potential customers in the Middle East and Europe.
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