SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream
Aerospace Corp. today announced its flagship G650ER has again
proven its performance capabilities with a worldwide record streak
heading into the 2017 NBAA Business Aviation Convention &
Exhibition.
The G650ER embarked on its latest world-record run out of
New York-area's Newark Liberty
International Airport on Oct. 1,
taking off for Tokyo's Haneda
Airport and landing 12 hours and 40 minutes later. The aircraft
flew on Gulfstream's supply of renewable fuels and covered the
5,940-nautical-mile/10,943-kilometer trip at an average speed of
Mach 0.89.
On Oct. 3, the G650ER returned
from Haneda to Newark in 10 hours
and 54 minutes at Mach 0.90.
Following the Newark-to-Tokyo round trip, the G650ER departed Long
Island's Farmingdale Republic Airport in New York bound for Paris Le Bourget Airport
and completed the flight in 5 hours and 59 minutes at Mach 0.90. It
then traveled 2 hours and 40 minutes to Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport at Mach
0.90.
On Oct. 6, the G650ER completed
the final leg of this world record tour from Moscow to Las Vegas McCarran International
Airport, flying 5,247 nm/9,717km at Mach 0.90 in 10 hours and 10
minutes.
"These records are part of our continued investment in
demonstrating the real-world capabilities of our aircraft after
they enter service and our drive to exceed our customers'
expectations," said Mark Burns,
president, Gulfstream. "It's clear from its lengthy record resumé
that the G650ER provides unmatched range and speed that help our
customers pursue and accomplish their professional and personal
objectives."
Pending approval by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association,
the records will be sent to the Fédération Aéronautique
Internationale in Switzerland for
recognition as world records.
In addition to its range of 7,500 nm/13,890 km at Mach 0.85 and
top operating speed of Mach 0.925, the G650ER features an
award-winning interior and class-leading cabin comfort. Its sister
ship, the Gulfstream G650, recently marked the five-year
anniversary of receiving type certification. Together, more than
260 G650 and G650ER aircraft operate in 40 countries and have set
70 city-pair records.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned
subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops,
manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most
technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has
produced more than 2,600 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™. Gulfstream also offers aircraft
ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft
Sales™. We invite you to visit our website for more
information and photos at www.gulfstreamnews.com.
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www.generaldynamics.com.
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