One encouraging sign during the collective slowdown of the aviation industry in the second quarter of 2020: OEMs continue aircraft development programs—and that includes Gulfstream’s pursuit of the G700 certification. The company announced in early May that the second and third aircraft within the G700 program are now undergoing flight test. The second test platform flew on March 20, and the third took its first flight from Savannah, Georgia, on May 8.
The Next Gulfstream G700s Enter Flight Test
Key Takeaways:
- Despite the aviation industry's slowdown, Gulfstream is actively progressing its G700 certification program, with the second and third test aircraft recently beginning flight tests.
- The G700 flight-test fleet has accumulated over 100 hours, reaching maximum altitudes of 54,000 ft and speeds of Mach 0.94, for envelope expansion and system testing.
- In other news, Gulfstream received EASA type certification for its G600 aircraft, enabling deliveries to European customers.
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