Newest Gulfstream Receives FAA Type Certificate

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that its all-new Gulfstream G700 has received FAA type certification.

The milestone paves the way for customer deliveries of the most spacious aircraft in business aviation.

The FAA certification process also confirmed two new performance improvements for the G700, providing customers with increased flexibility and airport availability. The aircraft now boasts a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet and a landing distance of 3,150 feet under standard ISA conditions at sea level, both shorter than initially anticipated.

"We have successfully completed the most rigorous certification program in company history with the G700," said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. "I'd like to thank our world-class team of flight test, certification, and engineering professionals, along with the many others at Gulfstream who have contributed to this accomplishment. The G700 brings a new level of performance and cabin comfort to business aviation while meeting the highest certification standards our industry has ever seen."

In September 2023, Gulfstream announced several performance enhancements for the G700, including increased range, speed, and cabin altitude. The aircraft's range has been extended to 7,750 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nautical miles at Mach 0.90, an increase of 250 nautical miles at both speeds compared to original projections. The G700's maximum operating speed has also increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935, making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.

Furthermore, the G700's cabin altitude, already the lowest in business aviation, has been further reduced to 2,840 feet at FL 410, providing even greater comfort for passengers. The cabin also features whisper-quiet noise levels, 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows, and 100% fresh, never recirculated air.

"On behalf of Gulfstream's more than 20,000 employees worldwide, I am proud and excited to begin our G700 customer deliveries." Burns said.

FMI: Gulfstream.com