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Gulfstream G500/G600

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2026
26 January

ReleaseFlightSafety International receives FAA approval for Gulfstream G700 Full Flight Simulator in Singapore

12 January

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 secure EASA steep-approach certification

2025
16 October Honeywell will maintain 24/7 white glove service for JetWave X customers.

Gulfstream works with Honeywell to certify JetWave X for business jets

The partnership aims to equip GIV, GV, G450, G500, G550, G600, G650 and G700 aircraft with high-speed, reliable connectivity for passengers and crew.

2024
5 December Manufacturing continues apace.

Gulfstream produces 1,000th aircraft wing in Savannah

In 2022, Gulfstream announced the expansion of its wing production facility as well as an expansion of G600, G500 and G400 manufacturing to meet growing customer demand.

28 November The G500 and G600 each offer a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.

Demand drives Gulfstream G500/G600 deliveries past 300

The delivery follows other recent accomplishments for the G500 and G600, including surpassing 100,000 flight hours each in June.

21 August Lift-off!

All-new Gulfstream G400 completes first flight

The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. and returned 2 hours, 54 minutes later, having reached a speed of Mach 0.85 and altitude of 41,000 feet/12,497 metres.

30 July

ReleaseBarnes Aerospace announces long-term agreement with MTU Aero Engines AG valued at $33 million

2023
9 November Staff mark the opening of new manufacturing capacity in Savannah.

Gulfstream expands next-generation manufacturing facility

The G400, G500 and G600 have commonalities that increase manufacturing efficiencies. These mean that Gulfstream has the flexibility to easily expand production lines to meet the growing demand.

2 August

ReleaseGulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

21 June

ReleaseOerlikon Balzers signed a ten-year contract with ITP Aero to use its new advanced PVD coating on ITP Aero’s next generation aero engine components

21 May

ReleaseGulfstream G800 makes continental debut

15 February

ReleaseGulfstream delivers 100th G600

2022
20 October

Savannah expansion will boost G400 production

A manufacturing facility expansion will also augment ongoing growth at Gulfstream's wing production facility adjacent to the G400, G500 and G600 manufacturing building.

14 September

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada’s PW812GA engine receives Type Certification from Transport Canada in critical milestone for the Gulfstream G400 Program

13 January GKN Aerospace will supply flight control structures for the G800 and G400.

Gulfstream confirms GKN as contractor for latest jets

GKN is a long-standing supplier of empennages, fuselage panels, floorboards, rudders and wing skins for Gulfstream's long-range models, and this new agreement further extends that participation.

2021
8 December

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 demonstrate steep approach, celebrate certification milestones

17 November The data concentration network and advanced power management system seamlessly connect equipment across the G400 and G800 with information, commands and electrical power.

GE provides latest Gulfstream jets' power management

The power management system provides more configuration control through GE's tool suite and its pre-designed flexible architecture can significantly reduce integration risk across the aircraft life cycle.

7 October Gulfstream introduces the G800, its longest range aircraft and the G400 in the large cabin aircraft class.

Gulfstream unveils the comfortable G400 and long range G800

The G800 is the longest range aircraft in Gulfstream history and will be powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, while the G400 aims for comfort and high speed, with PW812GA Pratt & Whitney engines.

27 September

ReleaseGulfstream delivers 50th Gulfstream G600

21 July

ReleaseGulfstream exceeds 500 in-flight connectivity service installations

6 July

ReleaseITP formalises agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the PW812D engines

2020
16 December

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first EASA-certified G600

17 June

ReleaseGulfstream sells last commercially available G550

11 May

ReleaseGulfstream G600 receives EASA approval

10 March

ReleaseDaher's winglets take flight with the new Gulfstream G700 large-cabin business jet

14 February

ReleaseAll new Gulfstream G700 makes first flight

4 February

ReleaseGulfstream launches worldwide tour of G700 cabin mock-up

2019
3 December

ReleaseBAE Systems' active inceptors earn certification on Gulfstream G600 and G500

6 November

ReleaseThales to supply flight controls for Gulfstream G700

15 October

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns EASA certification

8 August

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first G600

25 July

ReleaseIndustry-changing Gulfstream G500 earns flying innovation award

16 July

ReleaseParker Aerospace supplies fully digital flight control system for FAA type-certified Gulfstream G600 business jet

28 June

ReleaseGulfstream G600 receives type certificate from Federal Aviation Administration

11 June

ReleaseAward-winning Gulfstream G600 to make International Paris Air Show debut

20 May

ReleaseGulfstream G600 closes in on type certification

7 February

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns innovation award for setting new safety standards

2018
5 December

ReleaseGulfstream to debut class-leading G500 and G600 at MEBAA Show 2018

6 November

ReleaseTriumph secures contract for G500/G600 fuselage frames

16 October

ReleaseA world first: civil certification of BAE Systems' active stick technology

15 October

ReleaseGulfstream G600 to deliver even better range

1 October

ReleaseGulfstream officially acquires NORDAM G500 AND G600 nacelle line

28 September

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first new-generation G500 on time

14 August

ReleaseAll-new Gulfstream G600 makes steady progress towards certification

22 July

ReleaseNORDAM voluntarily files a reorganization petition preserving long-term financial and operational strength

20 July

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns both type and production certificates

12 April

ReleaseTriumph partners with Gulfstream to optimize business jet structures supply chain

5 February

ReleaseGulfstream G500 entering final series of certification testing

19 January

ReleaseGulstream delivers final G450

2017
9 October

ReleaseP&WC sets benchmark readiness for PurePower PW800 engine entry into service