Gulfstream G800 Shatters Speed and Distance Record for Business Jets
Gulfstream's G800 has set a new benchmark in business aviation with a record-breaking flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Alton, Illinois. The ultra-long-range jet covered 8,379 nautical miles in 13 hours and 55 minutes, achieving an average speed of Mach 0.85. This journey now stands as the fastest and farthest flight ever recorded in business jet history. The G800 accomplished this milestone utilizing a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating its efficiency and performance capabilities.
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