No Farnborough Centre da Gulfstream, the manufacturer revealed that the DC Aviation, Stuttgart, has made the first purchase of the G400 for charter operations in Europe. Mike Swift, vice president of sales for Gulfstream for EMEA and APAC, announced the sale on September 12.
“On behalf of the more than 12.000 Gulfstream employees around the world, I would like to thank DC Aviation for their confidence in Gulfstream and the G400, bringing this class-leading aircraft to European charter operations.”, Swift said during the press event. “The G400’s compelling combination of speed, efficiency and cabin size fills a much-needed void in the category.”
On the G400's maiden flight, the aircraft flew for nearly three minutes, reaching a speed of Think 0,85 and an altitude of 41.000 feet before landing safely at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Mike Swift indicated that the test program is progressing positively since the first flight on August 15, 2024.
O Gulfstream G400 was launched in October 2021 at an approximate cost of US$34,5 million. Equipped with wings and winglets advanced than the G500 and G600, the jet offers high efficiency. Its engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812GA allow a range of up to 4.200 nautical miles at Think 0,85.
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