Gulfstream delivers 200th G600, shares new speed record

The most recent Gulfstream G600 outfitted in Saint Louis and delivered to a customer based in North America was the 200th of the model to be produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The company celebrated the milestone on Monday.Along with the news, Gulfstream also provided some updated stats on the G600 fleet. It has now logged nearly 200,000 flight hours (197K and counting), and it now holds nearly 100 city-pair speed records (95 and counting), the most recent breaking a nearly decade-old record. Earlier this year, a G600 flew from Aspen, Colorado (ASE), to London City Airport in 7 hours, 42 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.91.The G600 can fly 6,600 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90 with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925. The 200th G600 jet joins a fleet that has had its certifications expanded extensively in the first part of this year.RELATED STORIES:Gulfstream G500, G600 receive EASA steep approach landing certification Transport Canada officially certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600In January, Gulfstream announced that the G600 and Gulfstream G500 received certification for steep-approach landing in Europe from EASA, allowing for that London City flight. Transport Canada also certified the aircraft this year after fierce sabre rattling from President Donald Trump.
“Interest in the G600 remains incredibly strong worldwide as customers continue to be impressed with its remarkable capabilities,” said Gulfstream President Mark Burns. “Reaching the 200th delivery reflects the program’s continued momentum while reinforcing the aircraft’s proven maturity and reliability.”