Aircraft now certified in all European nations in JAA,
including 25 EU nations
Gulfstream Aerospace
has received validation of its large-cabin, ultra-long-range
Gulfstream G500 business jet from both the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA). This
validation enables the G500 to be certified and registered within
all European nations that comprise the JAA, of which 25 are
European Union member nations.
"Receiving this validation is a great way to start 2005," said
Bryan Moss, president, Gulfstream. "It marks the fourth aircraft in
our seven-aircraft fleet that has received EASA and JAA approval
since March of last year. We've worked closely with EASA and JAA,
and in doing so, we've gained a greater understanding of the items
that are of most interest to them. As a result, each subsequent
approval process has been smoother than the one before. We are
committed to building and maintaining a long-term relationship with
the European authorities."
Gulfstream received
EASA Type Certifications for the large-cabin, ultra-long-range G550
on March 9; the large-cabin, mid-range G200 on September 7; and
most recently, the large-cabin, long-range G450 on November 19.
Gulfstream anticipates receiving EASA/JAA validation of the
large-cabin, mid-range G350 business jet during the first quarter
of this year.
Because the G550, G500, G450 and G350 all feature the PlaneView
flight deck, they share the same pilot type ratings with minimal
differences in training.
The G500 was introduced in September 2002 at the National
Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) Annual Meeting and
Convention. Fifteen months later, it was certified by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
The G500 and its sister ship, the G550, were developed to meet
different customer needs. With its unique performance and price
point, the G500 was designed for customers who require Gulfstream's
world-renowned reliability, but don't require extensive interior
customization.
Nearly identical, the G500 and the G550 cabins, both of which
can accommodate up to nineteen passengers, were designed for
passenger comfort. They share the same cabin volume; a maximum
cabin altitude of 6,000 feet; 100 percent fresh air; and fourteen
large oval windows that allow for a generous amount of natural
light. The combined effect of these features leaves passengers
feeling rested and relaxed even following long, transatlantic
flights.
When it comes to getting from here to there fast, both aircraft
can cruise at an altitude of 51,000 feet, well above commercial
traffic, at speeds up to 0.885 Mach.
With a range of 5,800 nautical miles, the G500 can fly nonstop
from Europe to North America and South America, as well as to the
Far East. It also has a significantly shorter take-off distance
than the G550, making the G500 perfect for smaller airports that
have shorter runways.
Additionally, G500 customers can choose from multiple cabin
layouts and option packages to tailor the aircraft for their
specific mission needs. Like all Gulfstream aircraft, the G500
includes competitive warranty, training and maintenance programs
and is supported by Gulfstream's award-winning worldwide product
support network.