Gulfstream delivers first G800
Gulfstream delivers its first G800 aircraft to customer.
Gulfstream has announced its first customer delivery of the all-new G800, the world’s longest range business aircraft.
The G800, a replacement for the G650, received US and European certifications on April 16 and was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, completions facility.
“We have seen astounding demand for the G800, and the entire Gulfstream team is excited to begin making deliveries to our customers,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
“The G800 is entering service with extraordinary program maturity, just like the Gulfstream G700 before it. We look forward to customers around the world experiencing the aircraft’s remarkable capabilities and cabin comfort.”
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It can travel 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 kilometres at its long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85 and 7,000 nm/12,964 km at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90, says Gulfstream. Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.935.
The aircraft also features the industry’s lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet/866 metres when flying at 41,000 ft/12,497 m, 100% fresh air in the cabin and a plasma ionization air purification system. It can be configured with up to four living areas or three living areas and a dedicated crew compartment.
