Gulfstream's G800 Makes Its First Atlantic Crossing

With the first flight just a few weeks ago, the ultralong-range jet adds an international flight to the test program.

Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:48 PM ET

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One of the G800 test platforms flew from Savannah, Georgia (KSAV), to Gulfstream’s Farnborough Service Center at EGLF in Farnborough, U.K., on July 15. [Courtesy: Gulfstream]

Key Takeaways:

Gulfstream's new ultralong-range G800, which had its first flight on June 28, completed its inaugural transatlantic journey on July 15, flying from Savannah, Georgia, to Farnborough, U.K.
This milestone trip, undertaken by a test platform, demonstrated the G800's long-range capabilities, including flights over eight hours and operations at Mach 0.925 and 51,000 feet msl.
The early international debut allowed Gulfstream to showcase the G800 to potential customers at its modern Farnborough Service Center, highlighting the jet's efficiency and readiness.
The G800, positioned as Gulfstream's top-of-the-line aircraft, boasts preliminary specifications including an 8,000 nm maximum range at Mach 0.80.

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Didn’t the G800 just mark its first flight just last month? Yes, indeed—the ultralong-range jet that will sit at the top of Gulfstream’s lineup took to the skies on June 28.

Now, in a bid to put its newest airplane in front of some of its best potential customers, the company flew one of the G800 test platforms from Savannah, Georgia (KSAV), to its Farnborough Service Center at EGLF in Farnborough, U.K., on July 15.