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G700 continues to set the standard with speed records
The Gulfstream G700 can fly 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm at Mach 0.90 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, the fastest in the OEM's fleet. It has flown from Savannah to Honolulu in record time.
Gulfstream is showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft directly to customers.

Gulfstream's G700 has recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah, Georgia to Honolulu using a blend of SAF and travelling 4,090 nm in eight hours and 52 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The aircraft also set a speed record travelling 6,507 nm from Los Angeles to Sydney in 14 hours and 26 minutes.

“Gulfstream continues to see remarkable interest in the G700 around the world, and we are pleased to take it directly to our customers to showcase the extensive capabilities this industry-leading aircraft has to offer,” says Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “The G700 is unmatched in performing these record-setting flights and illustrates its unique combination of speed, range and cabin size.”

The latest records are pending approval by the US National Aeronautic Association and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in Switzerland for recognition as world records.

The G700 features a spacious cabin with 100 per cent fresh air, whisper-quiet noise levels, natural light from 20 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows and a low cabin altitude. The aircraft can fly 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm at Mach 0.90 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.

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