28 Apr 2024
Gulfstream commences G700 Deliveries
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Gulfstream commences G700 Deliveries
Gulfstream Aerospace announced commencement of new Gulfstream G700 deliveries. The first two Gulfstream G700 aircraft have been delivered and are now in service with Gulfstream clients. The aircraft has a range of 7,750 nautical miles (14,353 kilometre’s) at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm (12,316 km) at Mach 0.90 according to operational requirements. The maximum operating speed of the G700 is Mach 0.935.
Gulfstream Aerospace President Mark Burns said “Beginning G700 customer deliveries less than one month after achieving Federal Aviation Administration type certification marks an incredible milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising the bar for the business aviation industry. We are excited for our customers to experience the unparalleled G700 as we continue to deliver this exceptional aircraft around the world.”
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