News archive: Gulfstream G700/G800 | Airframer

7 July

ReleaseClearing the skies: Gulfstream demonstrates emissions reductions with SAF at 50,000 feet

26 January

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

20 January

ReleaseFlightSafety International receives EASA and UK CAA certification for Gulfstream G700 flight simulator at Farnborough Learning Centre

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.

17 April

The G800 achieved certification with a take-off distance of 5,812 ft and a landing distance of 3,105 ft.

Gulfstream earns FAA and EASA certification for G800 after performance upgrade

Final certifications have confirmed longer range and higher cruise speeds, along with shorter take-off and landing distances than expected.

7 April

ReleaseAviation Clean Air signs long term agreement with Gulfstream

13 February

The G650 aircraft family has set over 125 world speed records, including a round-the-world flight with one stop.

Final Gulfstream G650 rolls off the line

The last G650 has moved to Gulfstream’s Appleton facility for completions before delivery, while the fleet continues to set records and influence the next generation of aircraft.

5 December

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.

2 December

ReleaseFirst outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

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.

22 May

The G700 is now FAA and EASA type certified and customer deliveries have commenced.

Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification

EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for many more international customers, and Gulfstream is excited to see its next-generation fleet grow around the world.

10 April

The G700 cabin supplemental type certifications officially approve the interior outfitting of the G700 and its cabin air purification system.

Gulfstream's G700 earns additional certifications

Production methods were designed with the Savannah-based research and development team and include advanced automation, 3D model designs, and robotic and bonding techniques.

3 April

The G700 cabin altitude, already the lowest in business aviation, was further reduced to 2,840ft while flying at 41,000ft.

Gulfstream's G700 earns FAA certification

The G700's FAA certification also confirmed two new performance improvements: a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet and a landing distance of 3,150ft, both shorter than originally anticipated.

13 September

The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and can fly 6,650 nautical miles/12,316 kilometers at Mach 0.90 or 7,750 nm/14,353 km at Mach 0.85, and its maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 makes it the fastest aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.

Pearl engine earns certification from FAA

During the comprehensive indoor and outdoor test programme, the engine demonstrated its performance operating at sea-level and altitude conditions on both conventional jet fuel and 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

5 September

ReleaseGulfstream announces increased G700 range, other performance enhancements

19 July

Lift off for the second G800 test article.

Second Gulfstream G800 joins the flight test fleet

The second test aircraft is dedicated to environmental control systems, avionics and flight controls and builds on the more than 1,600 test points already accomplished by the first G800 flight test article.

25 May

The G700 continues to exceed Gulfstream's expectations throughout all facets of the flight test program.

Flight testing confirms Gulfstream's G700 performance

The G700 demonstrated excellent stability and control in takeoff, landing and climbing during field performance and flying qualities trials during two months of testing at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida.

21 May

ReleaseGulfstream G800 makes continental debut

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.

20 September

ReleaseRolls-Royce Pearl 700 receives EASA type certification

15 September

The Gulfstream-designed cabin lighting system mixes warm white, cool white and amber LED lights and spans from 0.01 brightness to 100%, allowing it to simulate sunrise to sunset.

Second outfitted G700 showcases interior flexibility

Natural lighting, ionised air and low sound levels in the cabin are key selling points for Gulfstream's latest flagship, so a second outfitted test aircraft will be valuable in proving its worth.

25 August

Mid Continent Controls 3-coil inductive wireless charger.

MCC brings charging convenience to Gulfstream cabins

Designed for use aboard Gulfstream's flagship models, Mid Continent Controls' inductive wireless chargers are fully qualified and FAA TSO certified.

29 June

The G800 wilol have longer high-speed range than the G700, to ultimately replace the G650ER.

First flight puts G800 on course for deliveries next year

The G800 can fly 8,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, thanks to the combination of the Gulfstream-designed, high-speed wing and all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines. It is the company's eighth new aircraft in ten years.

22 June

Safran makes Gulfstream G700/G800 business aircraft nacelles. Photo: Gulfstream.

Safran opens expanded nacelle facility in Morocco

Safran Nacelles Morocco has incorporated state-of-the-art equipment such as a large autoclave, ergonomic workstations, machining equipment, and the latest generation of robots and collaborative robots.

20 June

ReleaseGulfstream G700 wins 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for design excellence

22 May

ReleaseGulfstream G700 continues flight test accomplishments

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.

20 December

ReleaseGulfstream G700 caps successful and sustainable year in flight test

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.

21 July

ReleaseGulfstream exceeds 500 in-flight connectivity service installations

24 June

ReleaseGulfstream enhances G700 cabin environment with lower cabin altitude

15 April

ReleaseGulfstream flies first fully outfitted G700

6 March

ReleaseHeads Up and Gulfstream create innovative cabin lighting experience on new Gulfstream G700

17 February

The G700 has been put through its pces in the high-altitude environment at Telluride, Colorado.

Gulfstream's G700 passes key flight test milestones

The flight-test program will include a fully completed production test aircraft to evaluate the interior elements throughout the aircraft’s up to five living areas, including all-new seating and circadian lighting system.

23 October

ReleaseGulfstream introduces another G700 test aircraft

2 October

ReleaseGulfstream launches fourth G700 test aircraft

29 July

There are three aircraft in the flight test program.

Fast and high, Gulfstream's G700 expands its envelope

Gulfstream's new flagship G700 has flown in excess of its maximum operating speed and altitude as flight testing passes the hundred mission mark. Flutter testing has been completed.

27 May

ReleaseTriumph Group reports progress on Aerospace Structures strategic review

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

14 February

ReleaseMost powerful Rolls-Royce business aviation engines take to the skies for the first time

4 February

ReleaseGulfstream launches worldwide tour of G700 cabin mock-up

7 November

ReleaseGKN Aerospace named key supplier for all-new Gulfstream G700 business jet

6 November

ReleaseThales to supply flight controls for Gulfstream G700

4 November

ReleaseLiebherr-Aerospace to provide pneumatic valves for new Rolls-Royce business jet engine