Gulfstream’s third Gulfstream G600 test aircraft has successfully completed its first flight. The move comes after the first G600 flight in mid-December 2016.
The G600 took off at 8.51 am from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport in the US on May 5, flying for a total of 4 hours and 35 minutes.

“The consistent execution of the G600 flight-test programme is directly correlated to our investments in research and development and is a testament to the rigor and discipline of our processes,” said Mark Burns, President, Gulfstream. “We take great pride in ensuring we deliver on our promises and look forward to our G600 entering service next year.”

The aircraft will undergo numerous system tests required for its anticipated 2018 certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including field performance testing to assess handling in multiple runway configurations. The tests provide vital statistics needed to generate take-off and landing data for the Flight Manual’s environmental conditions and configurations.

The G600 flew its maiden voyage on December 17, 2016. The second G600 test aircraft flew approximately two months later on February 24, 2017.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics of the US, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.

Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the G280, the G550, the G500, the Gulfstream G600, the G650 and the G650ER. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales.