European Certification Paves the Way for Increased
Deliveries
SAVANNAH, Ga., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace
Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD),
today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has received European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification, following
the aircraft's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type
certification on March 29.
"The Gulfstream team is proud to add EASA to our growing G700
certification accomplishments," said Mark
Burns, president, Gulfstream. "During the flight test
program, we took the G700 across the globe, and the response to the
aircraft's cabin size, flexibility and performance has been
outstanding. This EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for
many more of our international customers, and we are excited to see
our next-generation fleet grow around the world."
Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance
enhancements for range, speed and cabin altitude. The
aircraft's range increased to 7,750 nautical miles/14,353
kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90, gaining
250 nm/463 km at both speeds over original projections. The G700's
maximum operating speed increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935,
making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet. Its cabin
altitude, already the lowest in business aviation, was reduced to
2,840 ft/866 m while flying at 41,000
ft/12,497 m, providing even more
comfort for passengers.
In addition, the G700's FAA certification confirmed two
additional performance improvements, giving customers even more
operational flexibility and airport availability: a balanced field
length takeoff distance of 5,995 ft/1,829
m and a landing distance of 3,150 ft/960 m (standard ISA day, sea level), both shorter
than originally announced.
The G700 features the most spacious cabin in business aviation
and includes options for a grand suite with expanded lavatory or
the industry's largest ultragalley. It can be configured with up to
five living areas and features whisper-quiet noise levels, 20
Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows and 100% fresh, never
recirculated air.
"We appreciate the support and partnership of the EASA G700
certification team in reaching this achievement," said Burns.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. is a business unit of General
Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers a
broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship
construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and
munitions; and technology products and services. General
Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated
$42.3 billion in revenue in 2023.
More information about Gulfstream is available at
www.gulfstream.com. More information about General Dynamics is
available at www.gd.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Inspired by the belief that aviation could fuel business growth,
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. invented the first purpose-built
business aircraft, the Gulfstream I, which first flew in 1958.
Today, more than 3,000 aircraft are in service around the world.
Together with parent company General Dynamics, Gulfstream
consistently invests in the future, dedicating resources to
researching and developing innovative new aircraft, technologies
and services. With a fleet that includes the super-midsize
Gulfstream G280, the high-performing Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream
G650ER, and a next-generation family of aircraft including the
all-new Gulfstream G400, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and
Gulfstream G600, the flagship Gulfstream G700 and the
ultralong-range Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream offers an aircraft for
every mission. All are backed by Gulfstream's Customer Support
network and its worldwide team. Visit our website
at gulfstream.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available
at generaldynamics.com.
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