Gulf Aerospace, Inc. is a trusted leader in aviation accessory repair in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Department of Defense contractor for military and commercial Accessory Class 1 and 2 aircraft parts maintenance (FAA) . The Gulfstream G500 and G600 (GVII[8]) are Gulfstream Aerospace’s twin-engine business jets. In preparation for steep-approach certification next year, the G500 and G600 have recently demonstrated short field competence in London City, Lugano and Sion. They each set a city-pair record run on their way back to the United States.

“The takeoff and landing performance we demonstrated in Europe was key in the process of securing customers’ access to even more locations worldwide, saving them even more valuable hours per year,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Our customers already benefit from Gulfstream’s high-speed performance advantage when flying, and the investment we’ve made in flight testing and continuous improvement delivers even more value with increased flexibility.”

Despite strong headwinds, the G500 flew 3,077 nautical miles/5,699 kilometres to Teterboro Airport near New York in just 6 hours and 46 minutes, breaking the previous record by 12 minutes.The G600 achieved a new speed record by flying from London to Seattle in under 8 hours and 39 minutes, covering 4,235 nautical miles (7,843 kilometres). The G600 has been certified by the FAA and EASA for increased takeoff performance on grooved runways in wet circumstances, and the G500 will be certified in early 2022.This makes it easier for planes to land on a slick runway