The key facts

  • The G400 flew Miami — Las Vegas in 4 hours; the result was announced as a record for this route
  • The first flight of the aircraft with a fully equipped cabin lasted 2 hours 46 minutes, at an altitude of 14.6 km
  • The G400's range is 7,780 km; four aircraft are planned to be involved in flight testing

Record on the Miami — Las Vegas route

According to the Kun.uz publication, the Gulfstream G400 business jet covered the distance between Miami and Las Vegas in 4 hours. The achieved result was announced as a speed record specifically for the route between these two cities.

First flight with a fully equipped cabin

Gulfstream Aerospace also reported another important milestone in the G400 program — the first flight of a test aircraft with a fully equipped cabin. The aircraft departed from Dallas Love Field airfield in the United States. The flight lasted 2 hours 46 minutes, and the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 14.6 kilometers.

Cabin testing

The cabin of the test aircraft is designed for 11 passengers and, according to the company's description, is divided into two and a half zones. During the flight, specialists checked the operation of the onboard cabin systems at altitude, their functionality, and passenger comfort.

Specifications and certification

The twin-engine G400 business jet has a design range of 7,780 kilometers. The departure of the fully equipped aircraft was another step in the certification program. A total of four aircraft are planned to be involved in flight testing.

Management comment

Gulfstream Aerospace president Mark Burns, in a meeting with journalists, did not name exact timelines for obtaining the certificate. However, he noted that the program is progressing 'very well' and the company sees no problems that could pose risks to certification.