Airlines

Gulfstream G700 and G800 engines receives FAA certification

Gulfstream to exhibit the G700 and G500 at the Dubai Airshow

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. declared that the brand-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines for the Gulfstream G700 and G800 had received FAA approval, moving the aircraft programme one step closer to customer deliveries and entrance into service.

The high-speed, aerodynamic Gulfstream wing design as well as a brand-new winglet created specifically for the two new aircraft are features of the G700 and G800. These advancements, together with the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, aid in lowering fuel consumption and pollution.

Gulfstream G700 and G800 earn EASA certification(Opens in a new browser tab)

The G700 is the fastest plane in the Gulfstream fleet and has the most spacious cabin in the industry. It can travel 7,750 nautical miles (nm) or 14,353 km at Mach 0.85 and 6,650 nm (km) at Mach 0.90. The G800 has the longest range in the business aviation sector, with a maximum range of 8,000 nm (14,816 km) at Mach 0.85 and 7,000 nm (12,964 km) at Mach 0.90.

Both the G700 and G800 come equipped with Gulfstream’s award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System and the industry’s only electronically linked active control sidesticks. They also feature the most extensive use of touch-screen technology in business aviation.

ALL-NEW GULFSTREAM G800 MAKES FIRST FLIGHT.(Opens in a new browser tab)

The G700 and G800 offer the Gulfstream Cabin Experience, which includes 100% fresh air, the lowest cabin altitude in the industry, incredibly low noise levels, and an abundance of natural light from the recognizable Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.