General Dynamics stated the Gulfstream G800 has ‘greater capabilities than originally anticipated’ and highlighted its maximum operating speed that has jumped from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935. [Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
The Gulfstream G800 business jet has received certification from both the FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for customer deliveries.
The G800 sets a new standard with the world's longest range for a private business jet at 8,200 nautical miles, along with an increased maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935.
The jet also features improved performance metrics, including shorter takeoff and landing distances, and offers a luxurious cabin with the industry's lowest cabin altitude and panoramic windows.
Gulfstream Aerospace and parent company General Dynamics announced Wednesday that the brand-new G800 has received certification from both the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The news comes less than three months after the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines on both the G800 and Gulfstream G700 received FAA certification.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
