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 test aircraft completed its first international flights, setting two new city-pair speed records.
- The records were for flights from Savannah, Georgia, to Doha, Qatar (6,711 nm at Mach 0.88), and subsequently from Doha to Paris, France (2,953 nm at Mach 0.90).
- These flights demonstrated the G700's speed, distance capabilities, and luxurious cabin, while also showcasing sustainability efforts through the use of sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsets.
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