Gulfstream

Flying’s 2019 Editors’ Choice Awards

The recipients of this year’s Flying Editors’ Choice Awards, for the first time, comprise four airplanes — two from the piston world, and two jets that quickly are assuming spots at the top of their respective markets. That should come as no surprise since new airplanes are likely to attract extra attention from the judges, who […]

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Gulfstream’s Rocket-like G280 Sets Another Record

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G-280 last week notched up another speed record when it completed a 2,243 nm journey from the company’s Savannah factory to Van Nuys California in four hours and 49 minutes against a winter headwind averaging 76 knots. The G280 completed the demonstration flight powered by sustainable aviation jet fuel at an average speed […]

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Gulfstream G650ER Shatters Speed Record

On its way to the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show in Dubai, which is taking place at the Dubai World Central from December 10 to 12, the Gulfstream G650ER took the opportunity to attempt a speed record between two major bizav airports. The ultralong-range twinjet took off from Teterboro, New […]

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FlightSafety Rolls Out Courses for a Variety of Gulfstream Aircraft

On the eve of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida, this week, FlightSafety International announced a series of courses designed specifically for Gulfstream aircraft. The courses have been added to the extensive course offering at the company’s Savannah Learning Center, located adjacent to the Gulfstream headquarters at the Savannah/Hilton Head International […]

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Gulfstream Delivers its First G500

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. last week delivered the first all-new Gulfstream G500, officially marking the arrival of a new generation of Gulfstream innovation and design according to the company. The North American customer took delivery of the record-breaking aircraft at Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters, just shy of four years after the aircraft was announced in October 2014. […]

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We Fly: Gulfstream G500

“One thousand to go,” Brian Dickerson called from the right seat. I confirmed with a nod while also holding up my index finger. Hand-flying the airplane in the upper flight levels and still climbing smartly, I began adding just a tiny bit of forward pressure on the G500’s sidestick to arrest our climb at FL […]

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Gulfstream Launches Dedicated AOG Center

For bizjet owners, an aircraft being grounded can be a devastating event and, in most cases, it is critical to get the airplane back in operation as soon as possible. To help make that happen for the more than 2,800 jets Gulfstream has delivered worldwide, the company has launched a dedicated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) center at […]

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New Airplanes to Look Forward to in 2018

The market for new Part 23 and Part 25 general aviation airplanes has yet to see a return to the brisk sales levels recorded before the 2008 financial crisis, but slow deliveries can be blamed at least in part on the encouraging fact that many buyers say they are merely waiting for certification of new […]

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Gulfstream G500/G600 Move Closer to Certification Finish Line

Gulfstream Aerospace’s all-new family of business jets, the Gulfstream G500 and G600, are making solid progress toward their anticipated FAA certification later this year. The G500 just entered the final stage of its flight test and certification program, while the G600 recently completed company field performance testing. To date, the five G500 aircraft have accumulated […]

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FlightSafety Qualifies First Gulfstream G500 Simulator

FlightSafety International and Gulfstream announced that the first full-flight simulator for the Gulfstream G500 has received level-C qualification from the FAA, allowing G500 flight crews to start training in Savannah, Georgia, once the new business twin jet enters the market. “We are pleased to announce the FAA qualification of the first simulator for the new […]

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