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.
This is not the only metric where the G800 has surpassed expectations during its development stage. Takeoff and landing distance requirements have also been shortened to 5,812 feet (1,771 meters) and 3,105 ft (946 m), respectively. This will increase the number of airports capable of handling the G800 when it enters service.
Other features that Gulfstream takes pride in are the G800’s cabin altitude (the equivalent altitude your body feels in the cabin even if the aircraft is flying much higher), which is the lowest in the industry, as well as the 16 large Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows, which offer lots of natural light..
The G800 cabin interior can be configured with up to four living areas or three living areas and a dedicated crew compartment.
After obtaining its type certificate, Gulfstream is now preparing to deliver the first G800 aircraft to customers in the US and the European Union.
The entry into service of the G800 will take place just a couple of months after the last G650, the model it will replace, left Gulfstream’s assembly line in Savannah, Georgia, in February 2025.
