21May 2020:In one of the recent announcement by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp the Gulfstream G600 received EASA certification. This achievement opened the EU markets for G600. It can cruise at a speed of Mach 0.90 at 5,500 nautical miles/10,186 kilometres nonstop. This distance is approximately from London to Los Angeles or from Paris to Hong Kong. At its long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, it can fly 6,500 nm/12,038 km. Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.925.
Praising the exceptional qualities of G600, Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream said, "The Gulfstream G600's advanced technology, high-speed performance and unparalleled efficiency will serve the intercontinental European business traveller well. We are excited to get this aircraft in the hands of customers throughout the continent."
Some of the distinguished features of the G600 are:
- It is equipped with the revolutionary Symmetry Flight Deck, which includes active control side sticks and 10 touchscreens.
- The cabin can be configured for up to three living areas and a crew compartment or four living areas.
- It has industry-leading sound levels, a low cabin altitude and 100 per cent fresh air, which reduce fatigue and increase mental awareness.
- Plus it also has 14 panoramic oval windows to let in an abundance of natural light.
The aircraft has till date broken 23 city-pair records like the flight of 4,057 nm/7,514 km from Savannah to Geneva that took just 7 hours and 21 minutes at Mach 0.90.