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- Apr 23, 2024
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Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers
Both aircraft are now in service with undisclosed customers in the United States.
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two $75 million G700 aircraft to customers, the Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer announced. Both aircraft are now in service with undisclosed customers in the United States. The company’s flagship model, which can fly up to 7,750 nautical miles, received FAA approval on March 29, followed by production certification and cabin interior approval.
“The beginning of G700 customer deliveries less than one month after receiving FAA type certification marks an incredible milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising the bar for the business aviation industry,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “We look forward to continuing these deliveries in the coming weeks.”
Gulfstream had expected certification by the end of last year, with the aircraft manufacturer planning to deliver 15 aircraft by the end of 2023. However, the prolonged approval process pushed those deliveries into this year. As a result, Gulfstream expects deliveries to increase by 44% this year to 160 aircraft, including 50 to 52 G700s and a slightly smaller number of G280s because of the conflict in Gaza (G280s are produced for Gulfstream by IAI in Tel Aviv).
Meanwhile, FlightSafety International has two Level D simulators and three G700 flight training devices at its training center in Savannah, with two more G700 simulators under development. EASA and the UK Civil Aviation Authority conducted their final evaluation of these devices two weeks ago. According to FlightSafety, G700 pilot training began on March 21.
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two $75 million G700 aircraft to customers, the Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer announced. Both aircraft are now in service with undisclosed customers in the United States. The company’s flagship model, which can fly up to 7,750 nautical miles, received FAA approval on March 29, followed by production certification and cabin interior approval.
“The beginning of G700 customer deliveries less than one month after receiving FAA type certification marks an incredible milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising the bar for the business aviation industry,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “We look forward to continuing these deliveries in the coming weeks.”
Gulfstream had expected certification by the end of last year, with the aircraft manufacturer planning to deliver 15 aircraft by the end of 2023. However, the prolonged approval process pushed those deliveries into this year. As a result, Gulfstream expects deliveries to increase by 44% this year to 160 aircraft, including 50 to 52 G700s and a slightly smaller number of G280s because of the conflict in Gaza (G280s are produced for Gulfstream by IAI in Tel Aviv).
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Meanwhile, FlightSafety International has two Level D simulators and three G700 flight training devices at its training center in Savannah, with two more G700 simulators under development. EASA and the UK Civil Aviation Authority conducted their final evaluation of these devices two weeks ago. According to FlightSafety, G700 pilot training began on March 21.
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