Gulfstream G700 set two new city-pair speed records en route to the International Paris Air Show at Paris-Le Bourget airport. The G700 flew the record flights on sustainable aviation fuel and will receive Sustainable Wings accreditation from the National Aeronautic Association for each flight. On Friday, June 13, the aircraft flew from Teterboro, New Jersey, to San Francisco, traveling 2,272 nautical miles/4,208 kilometers in 4 hours and 57 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.91. It then flew from San Francisco to Paris, traveling 4,947 nm/9,162 km in 9 hours and 26 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.91.
Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: “Recognition from our partners at the NAA and these latest record-breaking flights further demonstrate Gulfstream’s industry-leading commitment to sustainability. We are excited for the G700 and our award-winning Gulfstream G600 to return to the International Paris Air Show this year and look forward to showcasing the compelling combination of advanced technology, performance and comfort as increased demand for our next-generation aircraft continues in Europe.”
The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100% fresh air, natural light from 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows and the industry’s lowest cabin altitude. With a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 and a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90, the ultralong-range G700 has more than 80 city-pair speed records to date.
The performance capabilities of the G700 can be attributed to the combination of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, Gulfstream-designed advanced aerodynamic wing and high-speed winglet introduced on the aircraft. The G700 is also outfitted with the award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System and dual head-up display featuring Gulfstream’s new Combined Vision System that unites Enhanced Flight Vision System and Synthetic Vision System in a single image, increasing pilot situational awareness and access to more airports. The G700 will be on display alongside the G600 at the International Paris Air Show on June 16-19.
Archived
1 year ago
Horizon Aircraft has selected BETA Technologies to supply its advanced flight control computers on the Company’s full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Through this...
SkyDrive announced the conclusion of a MoU with Japan Biz Aviation Co. SkyDrive currently holds a cumulative total of 427 aircraft orders from partners in Japan and overseas (the order...
easyJet has welcomed its 15,000th Fearless Flyer participant onboard and helped them take to the skies with confidence. Since launching in 2012, easyJet’s Fearless Flyer programme has helpe...
From July 20 to 26, AURA AERO will take part in EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, world’s largest aviation gathering, exhibiting in front of the International Aerobatic Club Pavilio...