Gulfstream completes production of the latest G650

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has completed production of the latest Gulfstream G650. The business jet will enter the final phase of completion at Gulfstream's Appleton, Wisconsin, facility to be delivered to a customer later this year. This marks the end of an era for the G650, which revolutionized business aviation with exceptional performance and technological innovations.

 

Since its debut, the G650 Family has achieved numerous records, including circumnavigating the world in 2015 with a single stop and the longest and fastest flight ever made by a business jet in 2019, from Singapore to Tucson. In addition, the G650 participated in the "One More Orbit" mission in 2019, which won the Guinness World Records for the fastest circumnavigation of the Earth around both the North and South Poles.

 

 

Despite the latest production, the G650 fleet will continue to operate for decades due to its reliability and continued demand for use. Meanwhile, the G650 still plays a central role in Gulfstream's flight test and sustainability initiatives, such as the industry's first flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2022.

 

The G650 gives way to the new G800, designed to replace it with improved performance. With a range of 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km) at Mach 0.85 and 7,000 nm (12,964 km) at Mach 0.90, Gulfstream's G800 is equipped with Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and advanced technologies such as the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck and the Combined Vision System (CVS), for enhanced pilot situational awareness. Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled for the first half of 2025, and the G800 will also offer superior passenger comfort, with space for up to 19 people and different configurations for living areas. The move to the G800 marks a new chapter in the evolution of Gulfstream jets, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.