Gulfstream’s G700 achieves Federal Aviation Administration type certification, redefining performance standards

Friday, March 29, 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), proudly announces the official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the all-new Gulfstream G700, marking a significant milestone for the most spacious aircraft in business aviation and paving the way for customer deliveries.

The FAA certification of the G700 also brings two notable performance enhancements, offering customers increased flexibility and access to airports with a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet/1,827 meters and a landing distance of 3,150 ft/960 m (standard ISA day, sea level), both surpassing initial expectations.

“We have successfully completed the most rigorous certification program in company history with the G700,” said Mark Burns, president, 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 and is doing so while meeting the highest certification standards our industry has ever seen.”

Back in September 2023, Gulfstream revealed performance enhancements for the G700 in terms of range, speed, and cabin altitude. The aircraft now boasts a range of 7,750 nautical miles/14,353 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90, outperforming original projections by 250 nm/463 km at both speeds. Furthermore, its maximum operating speed has been increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935, solidifying its position as the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.

In addition to these enhancements, Gulfstream has further reduced the G700’s cabin altitude, already the lowest in business aviation, to 2,840 ft/866 m while cruising at 41,000 ft/12,497 m, ensuring unparalleled comfort for passengers. The G700 cabin also features whisper-quiet noise levels, 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows, and 100% fresh, never recirculated air.

“I would also like to extend my thanks to the FAA G700 certification team for their support,” said Burns. “On behalf of Gulfstream’s more than 20,000 employees worldwide, I am proud and excited to begin our G700 customer deliveries.”

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., operating under General Dynamics, contributes to a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, as well as technology products and services. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, General Dynamics generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023.

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