As reported in a previously posted article here At Aeroflap, Gulfstream holds several records and awards. Now, it reaches another important milestone in its history: the G500 and G600 products have sured 200.000 flight hours, highlighting their reliability around the world.
“…The in-service fleet of more than 260 Gulfstream G500s and G600s has cumulatively sured 200.000 flight hours, split evenly between the two models…” said Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace.
These milestones come nearly six years after the first G500 was delivered to a customer and nearly five years since the G600 entered service.
“Our award-winning G500 and G600 continue to demonstrate impressive performance,” said Gulfstream President Mark Burns. “This achievement is a result of the strong demand and high flight activity we are seeing from customers around the world. Having sured 100.000 flight hours further reiterates the durability and reliability of the G500 and G600.”
At a long-range cruising speed of Mach 0.85, the G500 can fly up to 5.300 nm. With the same regime, the G600 flies up to 6.600 nm. Both aircraft have an Mmo of Mach 0,925. In October, the G500 received FAA approval for steep approach operations, with the G600 obtaining similar certification last month.
In Brazil, the first G600 with Brazilian registration was delivered in December 2023, with the second order scheduled for delivery in 2025.
As per the website Guardian Jet, the G600, which is equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, has a total variable cost per flight hour equivalent to US$6.964,00, considering only fuel consumption, maintenance, reserves for engine overhauls, and other miscellaneous items.
It is important to that a Gulfstream exhibition is taking place at the Catarina Aviation Show, between June 12th and 15th, 2024. However, to learn more about this plane, we suggest visiting.
