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 trans-Atlantic speed record from Teterboro to Nice, flying at Mach 0.90 in 6 hours, 22 minutes.
- The G500/G600 series development is progressing, featuring an active-control sidestick, Symmetry Flight Deck with 10 touchscreens, common type rating, and operational simulators, with deliveries on track for 2018 and 2019 respectively.
- Gulfstream showcased its continued commitment to clean energy by flying G450 and G550 aircraft to EBACE using a renewable fuel blend, marking their first trans-Atlantic flights with the company's own sustainable fuel supply.
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