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:
- Gulfstream Aerospace's G600 business jet received FAA type and production certification on June 28, 2019.
- The certification process involved extensive ground and flight testing, totaling nearly 100,000 simulated hours and over 3,200 flight hours, supported by four dedicated development labs.
- The G600 boasts a 6,500-nm range, a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 (setting 11 speed records), active control sidesticks, and the advanced Symmetry Flight Deck.
- Designed for long-haul corporate operations with up to 19 passengers, deliveries of the G600 are scheduled to begin later in 2019.
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