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 its 57th FAI-sanctioned world speed record on a flight from California to Hawaii.
- The G280 completed the 2,257-nautical-mile overwater flight in 4 hours and 47 minutes at Mach 0.84, despite departing from a shorter runway.
- Beyond its record-setting speed, the G280 offers a range of 3,600 nm for eight passengers and is certified for challenging operations like steep approaches into airports such as London City.
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