Gulfstream Aerospace delivers first G800 aircraft following FAA and EASA certifications

By Defence Industry Europe

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the delivery of its first Gulfstream G800, the world’s longest range business jet, to a customer after receiving Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certifications on 16 April. The aircraft was completed at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility, which handles large-cabin outfitting, painting and maintenance services.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the delivery of its first Gulfstream G800, the world’s longest range business jet, to a customer after receiving Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certifications on 16 April. The aircraft was completed at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility, which handles large-cabin outfitting, painting and maintenance services.

 

“We have seen astounding demand for the G800, and the entire Gulfstream team is excited to begin making deliveries to our customers,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The G800 is entering service with extraordinary program maturity, just like the Gulfstream G700 before it. We look forward to customers around the world experiencing the aircraft’s remarkable capabilities and cabin comfort, and I congratulate Gulfstream’s Appleton team — and the more than 21,000 Gulfstream employees worldwide — for this significant accomplishment in delivering another quality product from our next-generation family of aircraft.”

 

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The G800 recently won the 2025 International Yacht & Aviation Award for Private Jet Design and offers a cabin altitude of 2,840 ft/866 m at 41,000 ft/12,497 m, 100% fresh air circulation, plasma ionisation purification and 16 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows. Its interior can be arranged with up to four living spaces or three living areas and a dedicated crew compartment.

 

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Certification confirmed the jet’s long-range capability of 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 km at Mach 0.85, 7,000 nm/12,964 km at Mach 0.90, and 8,000 nm/14,816 km at Mach 0.87. The maximum operating speed was also raised to Mach 0.935, up from Mach 0.925, reflecting enhanced performance.

 

 

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