Gulfstream's long-range G800 certified by European and American regulators
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Gulfstream G800, billed as the world's longest-range business jet, has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced Tuesday. The Savannah, Ga.-based company is a subsidiary of General Dynamics in Reston, Va.
The certifications confirm that the G800 has exceeded initial performance projections. The aircraft now boasts a range of 8,200 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, which is 200 nautical miles farther than originally expected. It can also fly 7,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.90 or 8,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.87. The aircraft's maximum operating speed has increased to Mach 0.935 from the previously projected Mach 0.925.
"With the certification of the G800, Gulfstream has again exceeded expectations thanks to the expertise and rigor of our flight test, certification and manufacturing teams," said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. "With the capability enhancements we have achieved, Gulfstream customers will greatly benefit from the increased flexibility and range the G800 offers."
Related: Gulfstream's G700 earns FAA certification
Onboard tech
The aircraft is equipped with the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, which includes active control sidesticks, developed by BAE Systems in Endicott, N.Y. The flight deck features touch-screen avionics, phase-of-flight automation, and dual head-up displays with an Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) supplied by L3Harris Technologies, in Melbourne, Fla. This system enables landing in low-visibility environments without natural vision, improving operational flexibility and safety.
The G800's power generation and distribution systems are supplied by Safran Electrical & Power in Paris. These systems support onboard avionics and cabin systems, ensuring redundant, efficient electrical power for long-range operations.
The aircraft's cabin includes the industry's lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet at 41,000 feet cruising altitude, 100% fresh air, and a plasma ionization air purification system, Gulfstream says. The cabin management system - developed with support from Collins Aerospace in Charlotte, N.C. - integrates lighting, temperature, entertainment, and connectivity through touch and voice controls.
The G800's long-range performance is powered by twin Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and an advanced Gulfstream-designed wing with high-efficiency winglets. Lightweight composite materials, including in the empennage and control surfaces, help reduce fuel burn and emissions.
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