Gulfstream Aerospace and the Swiss Fédération Aéronautique Internationale confirmed last week the Savannah, Georgia, aircraft builder’s G280 super-midsize business jet set another FAI-sanctioned world speed record, this one between McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ) in Carlsbad, California, and Kona International Airport (HKO) in Kalaoa on the far west edge of the big island of Hawaii.
Gulfstream’s G280 Sets Speed Record
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G280 super-midsize business jet recently set a new FAI-sanctioned world speed record on an overwater flight from California to Hawaii, completing 2,257 nautical miles in 4 hours and 47 minutes at Mach 0.84.
- This latest achievement brings the G280's total number of speed records to 57 since its entry into service in November 2012.
- Beyond its record-breaking speed, the G280 demonstrates strong operational versatility, capable of flying 3,600 nm with eight passengers at Mach 0.80 and certified for steep approaches at challenging airports like London City.
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