RESTON, Va., Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- General
Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that the Gulfstream G500 has
been delivered to its first European customer. An undisclosed
Western-Europe-based charter
operator took delivery of the aircraft at Gulfstream Aerospace
headquarters in Savannah,
Georgia.
The G500 earned certification from the European Union Aviation
Safety Agency on Oct. 11 and is in
service in North America,
Brazil, the Middle East and Europe.
"We are excited about making G500 deliveries to Europe," said Mark
Burns, president, Gulfstream. "Since the introduction of the
jet in 2014, customers around the world remain impressed and
enthusiastic about the innovative cabin, next-generation
technology, including the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck, and
high performance, speed and range capability of the aircraft. As
the G500 fleet continues to grow in Europe, and around the world, its advanced
technology raises the bar for business aviation."
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. Its Symmetry Flight
Deck features the first electronically linked active control
sidesticks in civil aviation, the most extensive use of touchscreen
technology in business aviation and a data concentration network,
all of which streamline operations and reduce pilot workload.
Passengers also benefit from technology in the cabin. Along with
award-winning, bespoke interior design, the G500 offers the
Gulfstream cabin experience of 100 percent fresh air, 14 Gulfstream
panoramic windows, a low cabin altitude and whisper-quiet sound
levels.
NOTE TO EDITORS
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, the Gulfstream G650ER and the Gulfstream
G700. Visit www.gulfstreamnews.com for more information and
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