Gulfstream has delivered its 100th G700 business jet, slightly more than two years after the ultra-long-range aircraft received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The company also announced that the G700 has surpassed 100 city-pair speed records since entering service, including recent flights between Savannah and San Jose, California, and between San Jose and Teterboro, New Jersey.
The G700 was launched in 2019 as Gulfstream’s largest and most capable business jet, targeting the upper end of the market dominated by aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 7500.
At the time of its launch, Gulfstream emphasized the aircraft’s larger cabin dimensions, offering up to five living areas and accommodation for up to 21 passengers. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935.
The G700 received FAA certification in March 2024 following a test and evaluation campaign that extended beyond Gulfstream’s original schedule. The manufacturer had initially expected to begin deliveries in 2022, but additional certification requirements prolonged the process.
According to Gulfstream, the aircraft can fly up to 7,750 nautical miles (14,353 km) at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nautical miles (12,316 km) at Mach 0.90.
Its closest rival remains the Bombardier Global 7500, which entered service several years earlier and offers a range of 7,700 nautical miles.
The aircraft and its sister models, the G500, G600 and G800, were briefly drawn into a political dispute earlier this year after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized delays by Transport Canada in validating the aircraft.
Trump threatened to revoke the certification of Bombardier business jets in the United States and impose tariffs on Canadian-built aircraft if the approvals were not granted. Canadian authorities subsequently certified all four Gulfstream models in February.
