RESTON, Va., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics
(NYSE: GD) announced today that the Gulfstream G500 has received
certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency, clearing
the way for European Union registrations and customer
deliveries.
"The G500 has been very well received in Europe," said Gulfstream president
Mark Burns. "Customers in the region
have been drawn to the unprecedented level of technology and
innovation in the flight deck and the impact that has on safety and
efficiency. In the cabin, they can see the effect technology has on
the passenger experience with a rejuvenating environment, advanced
ergonomics, award-winning seats, and unmatched comfort."
The G500 entered service in September
2018. The aircraft has set 35 city-pair speed records across
the world including Seville,
Spain, to Abu Dhabi in 5
hours and 45 minutes; Geneva to
Chicago in 8 hours; Doha, Qatar, to Shannon, Ireland, in just over 7 hours and 30 minutes;
and Farnborough, England, to
Las Vegas in 10 hours and 20
minutes.
The G500 can travel 4,400 nautical miles/8,149 kilometers at
Mach 0.90 and 5,200 nm/9,630 km at Mach 0.85. The seat collection
available on the G500 was chosen for an International Yacht &
Aviation Award for its advanced ergonomics and aesthetics that can
be tailored to customers' design preferences and mission
requirements. In addition, the G500 cabin features customized
furnishings, a healthy cabin environment and 14 Gulfstream
panoramic oval windows.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets,
services and supports the world's most technologically advanced
business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800
aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the
diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a
comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280,
the Gulfstream G550, the Gulfstream G500, the Gulfstream G600, the
Gulfstream G650 and the Gulfstream G650ER. More information and
photos are available at www.gulfstreamnews.com.
Headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense
company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in
business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions;
IT services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair.
General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and
generated $36.2 billion in revenue in
2018. More information about General Dynamics is available at
www.gd.com.
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