Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet.
Both aircraft feature the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, with technologies including active control sidesticks and extensive use of touchscreen technology, along with Phase-of-Flight intelligence. These aircraft were purposefully designed to increase manufacturing efficiencies by establishing commonalities throughout Gulfstream’s next-generation fleet, advances which led to incorporating the same flight deck on the Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G800 and Gulfstream G400.
“Delivering 300 aircraft is a clear indication of strong interest in the G500 and G600 around the world,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Thanks to investments from our parent company, General Dynamics, these aircraft continue to achieve new milestones as customer demand remains steadfast. The advanced efficiencies established by this programme have provided us with the flexibility to expand our production line, supporting the success of our next-generation fleet well into the future.”
This announcement follows other recent accomplishments for the G500 and G600 fleet. In June, the G500 and G600 each surpassed 100,000 flight hours. Also within the past year, both aircraft received US FAA certification for steep-approach operations, opening access to even more airports, including some of the world’s most challenging.
The G500 can fly 5,300 nautical miles (9,816km) at Mach 0.85 or 4,500 nautical miles (8,334km) at Mach 0.90 and the G600 can fly 6,600 nautical miles (12,223km) at Mach 0.85 or 5,600 nautical miles (10,371km) at Mach 0.90. Both aircraft feature a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.
The G500 and G600 cabins feature 100% fresh, never recirculated air, and are designed to offer low cabin altitudes, whisper-quiet sound levels and abundant natural light from 14 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows. With award-winning seat and cabin designs, both aircraft can seat up to 19 passengers.
