Large-Cabin, Mid-Range Business Jet On Track For Customer
Deliveries in 2011
Hot on the heels of the Savannah,
GA G650 debut, Gulfstream Aerospace and Israel Aerospace Industries
(IAI) rolled out the all-new, super mid-size Gulfstream G250 at Ben
Gurion International Airport in Israel Tuesday. The large-cabin,
mid-range G250, first announced in October 2008, remains on
schedule for customer deliveries in 2011.
The audience celebrating the aircraft's debut included
customers, certifying authorities, supplier representatives and
members of the Gulfstream G250 development team, many of whom
worked in Tel Aviv with IAI to oversee the building of the all-new
Gulfstream G250 aircraft.
"The Gulfstream and IAI teams have done an outstanding job
designing this all-new aircraft and overseeing its production,"
said Joe Lombardo, executive vice president, General Dynamics
Aerospace group. "I want to thank everyone involved for their
continued cooperation and collaboration. As you can see, they have
created a true Gulfstream, and we're delighted to welcome it into
the family."
Joe Lombardo
Itzhak Nissan, president and chief executive officer, IAI, said,
"The G250 presents another example of what is possible when two
great companies collaborate, combining their state-of-the-art
engineering with cutting-edge production skills. The teams have
produced the best mid-size aircraft of its kind, and I want to join
Joe in thanking everyone who worked on the G250. They have proven
that such collaboration leads to great success and
achievement."
Gulfstrean says the G250 offers the largest cabin and the
longest range at the fastest speed in its class. It is capable of
traveling 3,400 nautical miles at 0.80 Mach and has a maximum
operating speed of 0.85 Mach. With an initial cruise altitude of
41,000 feet, the G250 can climb to a maximum altitude of 45,000
feet.
"Our customers played a significant role in the design of this
aircraft," said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs,
Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. "Because of their input, this
aircraft features increased speed and range, excellent takeoff
performance, an all-new Gulfstream wing, the signature Gulfstream T
tail, best-in-class Honeywell engines and the PlaneView 250 cockpit
based on Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. Together, these
elements make the G250 a best-in-class aircraft and one its owners
can appreciate and fly with pride."
Photo Courtesy Gulfstream
David Dagan, corporate vice president
and general manager, Commercial Aircraft group, IAI, said, "The
collaboration between the manufacturing and the design teams, using
the Integrated-Product-Teams approach, made one and one equal more
than two. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this
success."
Gulfstream says the G250's cabin is the largest in its class,
with 17 percent to 35 percent more floor area than any other super
mid-size business jet. The additional space provides for a larger
lavatory, an improved galley and increased storage. The aircraft
also features 19 windows, a vacuum toilet system and in-flight
access to 120 cubic feet of usable volume in the baggage
compartment.