“We’re on pace,” which is amazing given the pandemic, said Gulfstream’s Collin Miller, senior vice president of innovation, engineering, and flight. Gulfstream’s flight test team—including Miller and Jake Howard, lead test pilot for the G700 program—provided an update on the G700 development program, which is on track, with high-altitude testing complete and flight into known ice (FIKI) testing underway. The team has five test aircraft in the development fleet, and the program has logged more than 1,100 flight hours.
Gulfstream’s Flight Test Team Updates on G700
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G700 flight test program is progressing on schedule, having completed high-altitude testing and commenced flight into known ice (FIKI) testing with over 1,100 flight hours logged.
- The aircraft and its Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines are performing exceptionally, reaching Mach 0.99 and 54,000 ft, exceeding stated parameters while being highly efficient.
- The G700 ensures passenger comfort with the lowest cabin altitude in its class and integrates advanced safety features in its Symmetry Flight Deck, such as a Predictive Landing Performance System and dual HUDs.
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