On the 21st of October Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the G700 on the eve of the 2019 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. During the event, Gulfstream President Mark Burns revealed a full-scale mock-up of the G700 and showed a video of the aircraft taxiing under its own power at Gulfstream headquarters in Savannah.

The aircraft boasts the tallest, widest and longest cabin in the industry with leading range and speed capabilities. The G700 can fly 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90.

In preparation for first flight, Gulfstream has already accomplished nearly 14,000 hours of lab testing in its integration- and cabin-test facilities, Systems Integration Bench and Iron Bird. The company has successfully completed ground vibration testing, engine runs, loads calibration and all structural testing required for first flight.

The G700 flight-test fleet will incorporate five traditional test aircraft and one fully outfitted production test aircraft. Manufacturing for all test aircraft is well underway. (source: www.gulfstream.com)

On February 14, 2020 the Gulfstream G700 made its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program. The G700 (N700GA, c/n 87001) departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (GA) at 1:19 p.m. and landed 2 hours and 32 minutes later. The aircraft made the flight on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The G700 was introduced in October 2019 with a full-scale cabin mock-up and an aircraft taxiing under its own power. The program includes five already manufactured flight-test aircraft and a structural test article that has completed load testing.

On April 15th, 2021 the Gulfstream G700 aircraft dedicated to testing the cabin experience has flown for the first time and now joins the five other test aircraft already in the certification program.

The fully outfitted aircraft flew 3 hours and 36 minutes, reaching an altitude of 48,000 feet/14,630 meters and a top speed of Mach 0.935. The test regimen will encompass more than 15,500 test points, validating every facet of the cabin to ensure the utmost in interior comfort and reliability upon customer delivery.

Flying a fully outfitted aircraft signals significant progress in the G700 flight-test program,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The G700 interior is raising the bar for cabin innovation and customization. It provides more space than ever before for Gulfstream’s precision-crafted furnishings, more opportunity for personalization and more technology to optimize passenger health, safety and enjoyment. We look forward to fully testing the cabin before delivering this amazing aircraft to customers.” The first fully outfitted G700 features the industry’s only ultragalley, with more than 10 feet of counter space; a dedicated crew space; an entertainment and presentation area; a six-place conference and dining area; and a state room with full-length wardrobe. Interior elements include award-winning seat design; natural stone flooring in the galley and bathrooms; quartz countertops; powered single seats; surround sound; and other bespoke features that come standard on the aircraft. 

The Gulfstream Cabin Experience on this G700 test aircraft includes the all-new ultrahigh-definition circadian lighting system along with Gulfstream’s signature 100% fresh, never recirculated air, the industry’s lowest cabin altitude, whisper-quiet noise levels and an unprecedented 20 panoramic oval windows. The G700 cabin, the most spacious in the industry, can be configured for up to five living areas with the option to include a passenger lounge in the ultragalley and/or a grand suite with optional shower. ((C) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation).

During a live-stream event on 4 October 2021, Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it will launch two new business jets, the G400 and the G800. The G400 will fill the gap between the G280 and the G500, and has seating for up to eleven passengers. It features Pratt & Whitney PW812GA engines and a 7,778 km (4,200 nm) range. The engines are in the same PW800 range as the Gulfstream G500 and G600. The G800 will be the longest-range Gulfstream jet so far, as it boasts a range of 14,816 kilometers (8,000 nm) at Mach 0.85 cruise speed. The G800 is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, which also feature on the G700. The G800 will seat up to nineteen passengers, a number it shares with the G650 and G700. The G800 was rolled out at the ceremony and will begin deliveries in 2023 already, while the first G400 deliveries are anticipated in 2025. The announcement brings the full Gulfstream lineup to the G280, G400, G500, G600, G650, G700 and G800 ((C) Scramble Magazine Website).

On June 28, 2022, the all-new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 (N800G, c/n: 88001) successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program. Announced in October 2021, the G800 is the latest addition to Gulfstream’s fleet to take flight and make progress toward customer deliveries. The G800 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:00 a.m. and landed there two hours later using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The G800 can fly 8,000 nautical miles/14,816 kilometers at Mach 0.85 and 7,000 nm/12,964 km at Mach 0.90. The G800 is designed to seat up to 19 passengers and offers up to four living areas, or three living areas with a crew compartment. (Source: www.gulfstream.com).