Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced yesterday the all-new G-800, long-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). 

The certifications confirm enhanced performance for the aircraft, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 kilometers at the long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, an increase of 200 nm/370 km over original projections. The G-800 also can travel 7,000 nm/12,964 km at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90 or an unprecedented 8,000 nm/14,816 km at Mach 0.87. The aircraft’s maximum operating speed has increased to Mach 0.935 from Mach 0.925.

In addition, the G-800 was certified with a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,812 feet/1,771 meters and a landing distance of 3,105 ft/946 m, both shorter than initially announced, giving customers access to more airports.

The ultralong range, high-speed performance and enhanced fuel-efficiency of the model can be attributed to the combination of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and the Gulfstream-designed aerodynamic wing and winglet.