Gulfstream Aerospace announced on Friday, June 28, 2019, it received not only FAA type certification but also production certification for the G600. The approval caps nearly 100,000 hours of simulated flight in total during the ground testing program, and more than 3,200 hours of flight testing by the company.
Gulfstream Gains G600 Certification
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G600 received FAA type and production certification on June 28, 2019, following an extensive development and testing program.
- Its certification was the culmination of nearly 100,000 hours of simulated flight and over 3,200 hours of flight testing, supported by four dedicated development labs.
- The G600 offers a projected 6,500-nm range, a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 (having set 11 speed records), and features the advanced Symmetry Flight Deck and active control sidesticks.
- Deliveries for the $58 million corporate jet, designed for long-haul operations with up to 19 passengers, are scheduled to commence later in 2019.
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