The G800 received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifications on 16th April. The aircraft demonstrated its performance capabilities during certification, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,186km) at its long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, and 7,000nm (12,964km) at high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90.
The aircraft can fly 8,000nm (14,816km) at Mach 0.87, with maximum operating speed increased to Mach 0.935 from the original Mach 0.925.
According to Gulfstream, the G800 has a cabin altitude of 2,840ft (866m) when flying at 41,000ft (12,497m), 100% fresh air in the cabin, and a plasma ionisation air purification system. The G800 includes 16 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows, and interior configurations with up to four living areas, or three living areas with a dedicated crew compartment. Gulfstream has not shared the specification of this first aircraft.
The aircraft was completed at Gulfstream’s facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. The Appleton site includes large-cabin completions operations and a custom-designed paint hangar that opened in 2023 with capacity for up to 48 aircraft annually. The facility also houses a customer support for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
“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 at Gulfstream. “The G800 is entering service with extraordinary programme maturity, just like the Gulfstream G700 before it.”
