FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- General
Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today the all-new Gulfstream G600
earned both its type and production certificates from the U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certifications clear the
way for the first completed G600 deliveries to customers as
scheduled this year.
"Getting both authorizations on the same day is evidence of the
maturity of our G600 production processes and speaks to the safety
and reliability of the aircraft's design," said Gulfstream
president Mark Burns. "Even more
remarkable is the fact that we achieved these simultaneous
certifications less than a year after completing another major
program, certifying and delivering the Gulfstream G500, another
testament to the engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence
that are hallmarks of Gulfstream. The hard work by our team,
including nearly 100,000 hours of flying in our labs and more than
3,200 hours of flying in the air, shows our dedication to safety
and our customers."
"These rigorous and thorough certification processes ensure we
deliver a first-rate aircraft that exceeds expectations. We can't
wait to put the newest member of our aircraft family – one that
spectacularly combines performance, efficiency, technology and
comfort that are second to none – into the hands of our worldwide
customers."
The FAA grants type certification after an aircraft's design
proves compliance with aviation regulations. The FAA issues a
production certificate once an aircraft manufacturer demonstrates
its manufacturing facilities and quality management system meet the
agency's stringent safety and reliability requirements.
The award-winning G600 is the third Gulfstream aircraft model to
get its type and production certificates simultaneously. The first
was the Gulfstream G550 on Aug. 14,
2003. The clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 duplicated the feat
July 20, 2018.
The G600 flies 6,500 nautical miles / 12,038 kilometers at its
long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85. At its high-speed cruise of
Mach 0.90, the G600 travels 5,500 nm/10,186 km. The aircraft has
already earned 11 city-pair speed records, all at Mach 0.90. Its
maximum operating speed is Mach 0.925.
The G600 features the award-winning Symmetry Flight Deck, which
includes active control sidesticks and 10 touchscreens, both
industry firsts. The aircraft's new interior earned top honors in
Private Jet Design at the 2018 International Yacht & Aviation
Awards.
Along with a cabin that can be configured for three living areas
and a crew rest, the G600 has industry-leading cabin sound levels,
the lowest cabin altitude and 100 percent fresh air, which reduce
fatigue and increase mental awareness. The G600's 14 panoramic oval
windows let in an abundance of natural light.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics is a
global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio
of products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles,
weapons systems and munitions; IT services; C4ISR solutions; and
shipbuilding and ship repair. General Dynamics employs more
than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $36.2 billion in revenue in 2018.
More information is available at
www.generaldynamics.com.
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