Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two $75 million
G700s to customers, the Georgia‐based aircraft manufacturer said
yesterday afternoon. Both are now in service with undisclosed
customers in the U.S. The company’s 7,750‐nm flagship aircraft
received FAA approval on March 29, followed by production
certification and cabin interior approval on April 8.
“Beginning G700 customer deliveries less than one month
after achieving FAA type certification marks an incredible
milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising the bar for the
business aviation industry,” said Gulfstream president Mark
Burns. “We look forward to continuing these deliveries in the
weeks ahead.”
Gulfstream had hoped for certification by the end of last year
and anticipated delivering as many as 15 before 2023 ended, but
the prolonged approval process has shifted those deliveries into
this year. As a result, Gulfstream anticipates a 44 percent bump in
deliveries this year to 160 jets, including 50 to 52 G700s and
fewer G280s due to the crisis in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, FlightSafety International has two level‐D
simulators and three flight training devices for the G700 online at
its Savannah training center, with two more G700 sims under
construction. EASA and UK CAA conducted their final evaluations
of these devices two weeks ago. G700 pilot training started on
March 21, according to FlightSafety.