The all-new Gulfstream G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification, following the aircraft’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification on 29 March.
“The Gulfstream team is proud to add EASA to our growing G700 certification accomplishments,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “During the flight test programme, we took the G700 across the globe, and the response to the aircraft’s cabin size, flexibility and performance has been outstanding. This EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for many more of our international customers, and we are excited to see our next-generation fleet grow around the world.”
Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enhancements for range, speed and cabin altitude. The aircraft’s range increased to 7,750 nautical miles (14,353km) at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nautical miles (12,316km) at Mach 0.90, gaining 250 nautical miles (463km) at both speeds over original projections. The G700’s maximum operating speed increased from Mach 0.925 to Mach 0.935, making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet. Its cabin altitude was reduced to 2,840ft (866m) while flying at 41,000ft (12,497m), for additional cabin comfort.
In addition, the G700’s FAA certification confirmed two additional performance improvements: a balanced field length take-off distance of 5,995ft (1,829m) and a landing distance of 3,150ft (960m) (standard ISA day, sea level), both shorter than originally announced.
The G700 programme includes options for a grand suite with expanded lavatory or the ‘ultragalley’. It can be configured with up to five living areas and is designed for ‘whisper-quiet’ noise levels, with 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows and 100% fresh, never recirculated air.
“We appreciate the support and partnership of the EASA G700 certification team in reaching this achievement,” said Burns.
