Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the new Gulfstream G300 has made its first flight, officially launching its rigorous flight test program.
Introduced on Sept. 30 in Savannah as the latest addition to Gulfstream’s visionary fleet, the G300 represents a new standard in its segment and is poised to redefine the super-midsize category.
The first G300 took off from Ben Gurion International Airport at 8:05 a.m. local time and flew for 2 hours and 25 minutes at a speed of Mach 0.75 and an altitude of 30,000 feet/9,144 meters.
Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, said: “With its combination of safety, technology, performance and cabin comfort, the G300 is a game changer for the super-midsize category.
“This latest investment, designed to exceed our customers’ expectations for large-cabin features in a mid-cabin aircraft, brings another new category leader to our next-generation fleet.
“With the addition of the G300, Gulfstream truly offers an aircraft for every mission. Achieving first flight at this stage in the program is a remarkable achievement.”