The Federal Aviation istration (FAA) said Friday it has certified Gulfstream's G700 business aircraft, driving new competition at the top of the luxury jet market.
The process for certifying new aircraft in the United States has come under greater scrutiny following crashes involving Boeing in October 2018 and March 2019. Also, on January 5, one of the auxiliary emergency doors came loose during a flight operated by Alaska Airlines , which served as a connection between Portland (Oregon) and Ontario (California). Following the event, the FAA immediately suspended the operation of 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
In 2019, Gulfstream President Mark Burns said he believed the FAA would seek more information during certification of the G700. Now, in 2024, the company celebrates achieving the certificate.
Gulfstream said the G700 will have shorter takeoff and landing distances than originally anticipated: “We have successfully completed the most rigorous certification program in the company’s history with the G700”, said Burns.
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The G700 can be configured with up to five living areas, accommodating up to 13 people, of which 8 can sleep, depending on the cabin configuration. It also offers innovative options, including the only ultragalley in the sector, measuring more than 3 meters in length. The interior offers exceptional comfort with award-winning seat designs and the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100% fresh air, quiet sound levels, abundant natural light and the industry's lowest cabin altitude: 2.840 ft/866 m when flying at 41.000 ft/ 12.497 m. With a maximum operating speed of Mach 0,935, the G700 is the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.
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