Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has completed production of the final Gulfstream G650. This aircraft will move into the next phase of completion at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year.
“Since their inception, the G650 and G650ER have become the industry standard that all others have followed, recently suring the impressive 1 million flight hour milestone,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “In addition to the program’s numerous accolades and more than 125 world speed records, the innovations introduced with the G650’s form, fit and precision manufacturing process have laid the foundation for today’s next-generation Gulfstream fleet.”
Gulfstream received the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy in 2014 for its development of the G650 family of business jets, which ushered in a new era of advancements in performance, safety and efficiency in business aviation. The family of aircraft has achieved numerous record-breaking feats, including a one-stop circumnavigation of the world in 2015; completing the fastest business jet flight in history when the G650ER flew from Singapore to Tucson, Arizona, in 2019; and serving as the aircraft of choice for the 2019 “One More Orbit” mission, recognized by Guinness World Records for achieving the fastest circumnavigation of Earth around the North and South Poles.
“While this will be the last G650 produced, the high fleet utilization and dispatch reliability mean these aircraft will serve customers for decades to come. As with any Gulfstream aircraft that completes production, our Customer and Program Management teams will continue to research, develop and deploy advanced technologies and retrofit upgrades, such as the Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3, announced last July, and Starlink high-speed internet, announced in October,” Burns said.
The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s sustainability flight and testing initiatives. Featuring Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, the aircraft served as the pioneering platform for the industry’s first flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2022.
The new ultra-long-range Gulfstream G800 is designed to succeed the iconic G650 family, delivering enhanced performance, efficiency and cabin comfort. With an impressive combination of range and speed, the G800 can fly 8.000 nautical miles/14.816 kilometers at Mach 0,85 and 7.000 nm/12.964 km at Mach 0,90 and is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and Gulfstream’s advanced high-speed wing and winglet. The aircraft also features the award-winning Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck and Gulfstream’s new Combined Vision System (CVS) to enhance pilot situational awareness. Designed to accommodate up to 19 engers, the G800 offers up to four living areas or three living areas with a crew compartment. Federal Aviation istration (FAA) certification is expected in the first half of 2025.
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