SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream
Aerospace Corp. announced its newest aircraft, the class-leading,
award-winning Gulfstream G600, will make its Australian debut at
the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence
Exposition from Feb. 26 to March 3 in
Geelong, Victoria. Joining the
Gulfstream G600 on static display will be the high-performing
Gulfstream G550 and the four-living-area, flagship Gulfstream
G650ER.
"The Asia-Pacific region
continues to be one of our strongest international markets,
demonstrated by tremendous regional fleet growth in the past
decade," said Mark Burns, president,
Gulfstream. "We are particularly excited to showcase our newest
aircraft, the award-winning, clean-sheet Gulfstream G600, as part
of its Australian debut."
"We've been showcasing the G600 around the world, and customer
feedback and interest for this all-new aircraft have been extremely
positive," said Burns. "Our Australian static display
represents best-in-class aircraft that provide the range, speed and
payload capacity necessary for customers to operate with ease in
the region."
More than 335 Gulfstream aircraft are in service in the
Asia-Pacific region. More than 290
of them are large-cabin.
The G600 is capable of flying 5,500 nautical miles/10,186
kilometers at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90 – connecting major
international destinations. Boasting the longest cabin in its
class, the aircraft's award-winning interior can accommodate up to
19 passengers and be configured into three living areas and a crew
rest. With 14 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows, 100 percent fresh
air, a low cabin altitude and the option to install a shower, the
G600 is designed for optimal passenger comfort and productivity.
The G600 is also equipped with the award-winning Symmetry Flight
Deck™, the most technologically advanced flight deck in business
aviation.
The G650ER can easily connect Los
Angeles to Melbourne,
Australia, and did so in 14 hours and 58 minutes,
establishing a city-pair record. To date, the G650 family has more
than 85 speed records combined. The G650ER cabin can accommodate up
to 19 passengers and is enhanced by 16 Gulfstream panoramic oval
windows, low cabin altitudes and a quiet cabin experience.
The G550 can fly 6,750 nm/12,501 km nonstop and has demonstrated
its range and speed capabilities in a city-pair record connecting
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to
Melbourne in 10 hours and 41
minutes. Known as an aircraft with tremendous performance, the G550
is often used as a special missions' platform for governments
around the world.
Gulfstream will be located in chalet N17.
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 2,800 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™. We invite you to visit our website
for more information and photos at www.gulfstreamnews.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available at
www.generaldynamics.com.
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