Gulfstream Aerospace announced yesterday at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, that its long-range flag bearer of the current fleet, the G650ER, has received EASA certification for private operations (including charter), up to 100,000 pounds. In the meantime, the G650ER has set records, showing off its dance with Mach 0.90 during its latest flight from Teterboro Airport, in New Jersey, to Nice Côte d’Azur Aeroport, in France, clocked at 6 hours, 22 minutes.
Gulfstream Provides Updates at EBACE
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's G650ER received EASA certification for private operations and set a new speed record, flying from Teterboro to Nice in 6 hours, 22 minutes at Mach 0.90.
- The G500/G600 series is progressing well, with the G500 reaching Mach 0.995 in testing and featuring advanced flight deck technology and active-control sidesticks.
- Operational flight simulators for the G500/G600 are now available, with aircraft deliveries on track for 2018 and 2019 respectively.
- Gulfstream continues to lead in clean energy, demonstrating its proprietary renewable fuel blend on trans-Atlantic flights to EBACE with the G450 and G550.
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