Aviation

Meet the G700, a $75 million Qatar Airways business jet and its specifications.

Launch Customer Qatar Airways Showcases the World’s First Gulfstream G700 in Doha in Advance of Delivery in 2022. The G700 is equipped with the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engine, able to operate on sustainable aviation fuel

The G700 is an industry benchmark for sustainability and innovation, allowing the airline to operate one of the cleanest and quietest business jets.

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The G700 cabin, the industry’s most spacious, can be configured for up to five living areas, including an ultra-galley with 10 feet of counter space; a dedicated crew space; an entertainment and presentation area; a six-person conference and dining area; and a grand suite with shower.

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The G700’s interior features an award-winning seat design and an all-new ultra-high-definition circadian lighting system, as well as the Gulfstream Cabin Experience, which includes 100 percent fresh, never recirculated air, the industry’s lowest cabin altitude, whisper-quiet noise levels, and 20 panoramic oval windows.

THE GULFSTREAM G700 SETS INTERNATIONAL CITY-PAIR SPEED RECORDS FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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The G700 will be the latest addition to Qatar Executive’s state-of-the-art fleet of long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. The executive charter service provider has ordered 10 of the world’s largest business jets, and will take delivery of the very first aircraft off the Gulfstream assembly line in Georgia, U.S. in 2022.

The G700, equipped with the all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and an advanced high-speed wing design, can fly at a record-breaking speed Mach.925 and range while promoting sustainable business aviation.

The G700 will be the most recent addition to Qatar Executive’s cutting-edge fleet of long- and ultra-long-range aircraft. Qatar has ordered ten of the world’s largest business jets, with the first aircraft leaving the Gulfstream assembly line in Georgia, US, in 2022.

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It includes the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck, which includes active control side sticks and the industry’s most extensive use of touchscreen technology.

On September 1, 2021, an all-new Gulfstream G700, Gulf stream’s largest aircraft, set the first city-pair speed records from Savannah to Doha, Qatar, and then from Doha to Paris.

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The fully equipped G700 production test aircraft flew from Savannah to Doha in 13 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of 12,428 kilometers at an average speed of Mach 0.88. The aircraft then set another city-pair record, flying 5,469 km in 6 hours and 15 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90 from Doha to Paris.

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On October 2019 NBAA Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Gulfstream announced its new flagship, the G700, showing a video of the aircraft taxiing under its own power in Savannah. It should fly 13,890 km at Mach 0.85 or 11,853 km at Mach 0.90. Its longer cabin can accommodate up to five areas and has 20 windows. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and has new winglets. Customer deliveries should start in 2022. The $75 million jet is a 10 ft stretch of the G650. The aircraft completed its first flight on February 14, 2020.

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The G700 should share its fly-by-wire cockpit with the G500 and G600: active control sidesticks and Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck with synthetic and enhanced vision systems for a common type rating. The jet is 110 ft long, about 9.8 ft longer than the G650ER and about 0.98 ft shorter than the competing Bombardier Global 7500. Its main cabin is 57 ft long, 6.2 ft high and 8.2 ft wide; 2.6 ft longer, 0.33 ft wider and a fraction taller than the 7500’s cabin. It should carry 19 seated passengers or sleep 10. It will have a MTOW of 48,800 kg and the 81.2 kN turbofans should burn 2-3% less fuel than the G650’s R-R BR725s. The aircraft should take off from a 1,905 m runway at MTOW and land in 762 m at a typical landing weight

The aircraft is stretched by 10 ft 1 in for a longer cabin with five areas and ten windows per side, up from eight. The engines are 2–3% more efficient, the aircraft is 1815 kg heavier Maximum Takeoff weight than the G650ER for the same 13,900 km range.

Customer deliveries should start in 2022.The $75 million jet is a 3.0 m stretch of the G650. The aircraft completed its first flight on February 14, 2020

Aviation

Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.