On April 22, 2025, Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its global fleet of business jets has achieved an industry-leading 700 city-pair speed records. The latest record was set by a Gulfstream G700 flight that flew from Taipei in Taiwan to Miami, Florida, and the feat commemorated the 50th anniversary of Gulfstream’s first US National Aeronautic Association (NAA) accredited speed record, set by one of the company’s early Gulfstream GII jets in 1975.
The G700 that flew the celebratory mission traveled the 7,740 nautical miles (14,334 km) from Taipei to Miami in 14 hours and 38 minutes at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.87 during the flight that took place on April 1, 2025. Gulfstream’s first speed record in 1975 was set by the GII on a flight from St. John’s, Antigua, to Dakar, Senegal.
“The last 50 years have showcased remarkable innovation and advancements in the Gulfstream fleet as we continue to raise the bar in business aviation for speed, efficiency, range, and cabin comfort,” said Mark Burns, President, Gulfstream. “Gulfstream has a long tradition of introducing new technologies and capabilities with each new aircraft generation, and the G700 is no exception with its next-generation flight deck technology and combination of speed, range, and cabin size.”
“This latest accomplishment once again proves, in real-time demonstration, that our aircraft gives customers the advantage of traveling farther faster than any other aircraft in the industry,” he added.
According to a statement issued by Gulfstream Aerospace, “The performance capabilities of the G700 can be attributed to the combination of Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, Gulfstream-designed advanced aerodynamics, and the high-speed winglet introduced on the aircraft. The G700 is also outfitted with the award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System and dual head-up display featuring Gulfstream’s new Combined Vision System (CVS) that unites Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) in a single image, increasing pilot situational awareness and access to more airports.”
After only one year in service, the G700 has already surpassed 80 city-pair speed records, a rate faster than either of the earlier Gulfstream G650 and G650ER, which now contribute more than 130 speed records to the Gulfstream fleet. The G650ER also holds the record for the longest and fastest flight in business aviation history, flying from Singapore to Tucson, Arizona, a distance of 8,379 nautical miles (15,518 km) in 15 hours and 23 minutes. In addition, the G650 holds the record for the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft, traveling 20,310 nautical miles (37,614km) from San Diego in 41 hours, 7 minutes, with stops in Guam, Dubai, and Cape Verde.
Gulfstream Aerospace announced on April 16, 2025, that the G800, its newest ultra-long-range executive jet, has received its type certification from both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The G800 is being marketed as the world’s longest-range business jet, as it is capable of flying nonstop for 8,200 nautical miles (15,186 km) while sustaining speeds of Mach 0.87. The aircraft’s maximum operating speed is even higher, though, up to Mach 0.935, which is slightly faster than originally envisaged by Gulfstream.
Gulfstream Aerospace invented the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I, which had its first flight in 1958. Today, more than 3,300 aircraft are in service around the world.
