Gulfstream's new G800 ultra-long-range aircraft took to the skies above the international airport this week
The G800 aims to meet the growing demand for bothprivate business jets and long-haul aircraft. Gulfstream officials say it is the longest-range aircraft in the industry. Thus, the G800 can fly a distance of 14,800 km with a cruising speed of Mach 0.85 (1,041 km/h) and at an altitude of 15,500 m.
The new Gulfstream boasts a manufacturedwith an advanced 31m span high-speed wing and a pair of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines with 8,278kg of thrust each, enabling it to fly from runways only about 1,800m long.
The G800 seats up to 19 passengers.Cabins feature ergonomic seating, a high-definition circadian lighting system to reduce the effects of jet lag, and an air system that constantly replaces cabin air rather than recirculating it. The plane has 16 windows, which Gulfstream says are the largest in the industry.
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