Gulfstream G800 Earns FAA and EASA Certifications
Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) subsidiary, announced that its G800 business aircraft has received both FAA and EASA certifications with enhanced performance capabilities. The aircraft exceeded initial projections, achieving a range of 8,200 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, a 200nm improvement over original estimates.
The G800's performance specifications include: travel capability of 7,000nm at Mach 0.90, 8,000nm at Mach 0.87, and an increased maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935. The aircraft features shorter takeoff and landing distances than initially announced, with a balanced field length of 5,812 feet and landing distance of 3,105 feet.
The aircraft boasts advanced cabin features including the industry's lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 ft at 41,000 ft altitude, 100% fresh air system, plasma ionization air purification, and 16 Panoramic Oval Windows. The G800's enhanced performance is attributed to its Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and Gulfstream-designed aerodynamic wing and winglet.
Gulfstream Aerospace, una controllata di General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), ha annunciato che il suo aereo business G800 ha ottenuto le certificazioni FAA ed EASA con capacità di prestazioni migliorate. L'aereo ha superato le previsioni iniziali, raggiungendo un'autonomia di 8.200 miglia nautiche a Mach 0,85, con un miglioramento di 200 nm rispetto alle stime originali.
Le specifiche di prestazione del G800 includono: capacità di viaggio di 7.000 nm a Mach 0,90, 8.000 nm a Mach 0,87 e una velocità massima operativa aumentata a Mach 0,935. L'aereo presenta distanze di decollo e atterraggio più corte rispetto a quanto annunciato inizialmente, con una lunghezza campo bilanciata di 5.812 piedi e una distanza di atterraggio di 3.105 piedi.
L'aeromobile vanta caratteristiche avanzate della cabina, tra cui la quota cabina più bassa del settore di 2.840 piedi a 41.000 piedi di altitudine, sistema di aria fresca al 100%, purificazione dell’aria tramite ionizzazione al plasma e 16 finestre panoramiche ovali. Le prestazioni migliorate del G800 sono attribuite ai motori Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 e all’ala aerodinamica con winglet progettata da Gulfstream.
Gulfstream Aerospace, una subsidiaria de General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), anunció que su avión de negocios G800 ha recibido certificaciones tanto de la FAA como de la EASA con capacidades de rendimiento mejoradas. La aeronave superó las proyecciones iniciales, alcanzando un alcance de 8,200 millas náuticas a Mach 0.85, una mejora de 200 nm respecto a las estimaciones originales.
Las especificaciones de rendimiento del G800 incluyen: capacidad de viaje de 7,000 nm a Mach 0.90, 8,000 nm a Mach 0.87, y una velocidad máxima operativa incrementada a Mach 0.935. La aeronave presenta distancias de despegue y aterrizaje más cortas que las anunciadas inicialmente, con una longitud de pista equilibrada de 5,812 pies y una distancia de aterrizaje de 3,105 pies.
El avión cuenta con características avanzadas en la cabina, incluyendo la altitud de cabina más baja de la industria de 2,840 pies a 41,000 pies de altitud, sistema de aire 100% fresco, purificación de aire por ionización de plasma y 16 ventanas panorámicas ovaladas. El mejor rendimiento del G800 se atribuye a sus motores Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 y al ala aerodinámica con winglet diseñada por Gulfstream.
걸프스트림 에어로스페이스는 제너럴 다이내믹스(NYSE:GD)의 자회사로서, G800 비즈니스 항공기가 FAA와 EASA 인증을 모두 획득했으며 향상된 성능을 갖추었다고 발표했습니다. 이 항공기는 초기 예상치를 뛰어넘어 Mach 0.85에서 8,200 해리의 항속거리를 달성했으며, 이는 원래 추정치보다 200해리 증가한 수치입니다.
G800의 성능 사양은 Mach 0.90에서 7,000해리, Mach 0.87에서 8,000해리의 비행 능력과 최대 운항 속도가 Mach 0.935로 향상된 점을 포함합니다. 이 항공기는 초기 발표보다 짧은 이착륙 거리를 자랑하며, 균형 필드 길이는 5,812피트, 착륙 거리는 3,105피트입니다.
항공기는 업계에서 가장 낮은 객실 고도인 41,000피트 고도에서 2,840피트의 객실 고도, 100% 신선 공기 시스템, 플라즈마 이온화 공기 정화, 16개의 파노라마 타원형 창문 등 첨단 객실 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. G800의 향상된 성능은 롤스로이스 펄 700 엔진과 걸프스트림이 설계한 공기역학적 날개 및 윙렛 덕분입니다.
Gulfstream Aerospace, filiale de General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), a annoncé que son avion d’affaires G800 a obtenu les certifications FAA et EASA avec des capacités de performance améliorées. L’appareil a dépassé les projections initiales, atteignant une portée de 8 200 milles nautiques à Mach 0,85, soit une amélioration de 200 nm par rapport aux estimations initiales.
Les spécifications de performance du G800 comprennent : une capacité de vol de 7 000 nm à Mach 0,90, 8 000 nm à Mach 0,87, et une vitesse maximale opérationnelle accrue à Mach 0,935. L’appareil présente des distances de décollage et d’atterrissage plus courtes que celles annoncées initialement, avec une longueur de piste équilibrée de 5 812 pieds et une distance d’atterrissage de 3 105 pieds.
L’avion dispose de caractéristiques avancées en cabine, notamment la plus basse altitude cabine du secteur à 2 840 pieds à une altitude de 41 000 pieds, un système d’air 100 % frais, une purification de l’air par ionisation plasma et 16 fenêtres panoramiques ovales. Les performances améliorées du G800 sont attribuées à ses moteurs Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 et à l’aile aérodynamique avec winglet conçue par Gulfstream.
Gulfstream Aerospace, eine Tochtergesellschaft von General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), gab bekannt, dass ihr G800 Geschäftsflugzeug sowohl FAA- als auch EASA-Zertifizierungen mit verbesserten Leistungsmerkmalen erhalten hat. Das Flugzeug übertraf die ursprünglichen Prognosen und erreichte eine Reichweite von 8.200 nautischen Meilen bei Mach 0,85, was eine Verbesserung von 200 nm gegenüber den ursprünglichen Schätzungen darstellt.
Die Leistungsspezifikationen des G800 umfassen: Reiseleistung von 7.000 nm bei Mach 0,90, 8.000 nm bei Mach 0,87 und eine erhöhte maximale Betriebsgeschwindigkeit von Mach 0,935. Das Flugzeug verfügt über kürzere Start- und Landestrecken als ursprünglich angekündigt, mit einer ausgewogenen Feldlänge von 5.812 Fuß und einer Landestrecke von 3.105 Fuß.
Das Flugzeug bietet fortschrittliche Kabinenmerkmale, darunter die niedrigste Kabinenhöhe der Branche von 2.840 Fuß in 41.000 Fuß Höhe, ein 100 % Frischluftsystem, Plasma-Ionisierungs-Luftreinigung und 16 panoramische ovale Fenster. Die verbesserte Leistung des G800 wird den Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 Triebwerken und dem von Gulfstream entwickelten aerodynamischen Flügel mit Winglet zugeschrieben.
- Achieved FAA and EASA certifications ahead of customer deliveries
- Enhanced range performance: 8,200nm range exceeds original projections by 200nm
- Improved maximum operating speed to Mach 0.935 from Mach 0.925
- Shorter takeoff and landing distances than initially announced, expanding airport access
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The dual FAA and EASA certification of Gulfstream's G800 represents a significant milestone for General Dynamics' aerospace division, removing the final regulatory hurdle before customer deliveries can begin. What elevates this announcement is that the G800 has achieved enhanced performance specifications beyond initial projections - most notably an extended range of
These performance enhancements strengthen the G800's competitive position in the ultra-long-range business jet segment, where technical specifications directly influence purchase decisions. The improved airport accessibility resulting from shorter runway requirements expands the aircraft's operational flexibility - a key selling point for prospective buyers seeking global reach without sacrificing destination options.
The simultaneous certification by both U.S. and European authorities enables immediate market access in two critical regions, avoiding the revenue delays that would come with staggered approvals. With customer deliveries now cleared to begin, General Dynamics can start recognizing revenue from this high-value program, which should positively impact Gulfstream's contribution to GD's aerospace segment.
The G800's combination of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines with Gulfstream's proprietary wing design has delivered the performance improvements while maintaining fuel efficiency, reflecting strong engineering execution that enhances the aircraft's value proposition in a segment where performance metrics are crucial differentiators.
World's Longest-Range Business Aircraft Certified with Enhanced Performance Capabilities
The certifications confirm enhanced performance for the aircraft, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 kilometers at the long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, an increase of 200 nm/370 km over original projections. The G800 also can travel 7,000 nm/12,964 km at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90 or an unprecedented 8,000 nm/14,816 km at Mach 0.87. The aircraft's maximum operating speed has increased to Mach 0.935 from Mach 0.925.
In addition, the G800 was certified with a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,812 feet/1,771 meters and a landing distance of 3,105 ft/946 m (standard ISA day, sea level), both shorter than initially announced, giving customers access to more airports.
"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, Gulfstream. "The G800 marks the latest evolution of business aviation as we continue to build the next-generation fleet and bring industry-leading performance and efficiency to the market. With the capability enhancements we have achieved, Gulfstream customers will greatly benefit from the increased flexibility and range the G800 offers."
The G800 features unparalleled cabin comfort, including the industry's lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 ft/866 m when flying at 41,000 ft/12,497 m — shared with the Gulfstream G700 —
The ultralong range, high-speed performance and enhanced fuel-efficiency of the G800 can be attributed to the combination of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and the Gulfstream-designed aerodynamic wing and winglet.
"The Gulfstream team never ceases to test the boundaries of what is possible while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and customer commitment we are known for," said Burns. "We have been preparing for this accomplishment and are poised for a seamless G800 entry into service as
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. is a business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated
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