The most recent records involved a flight from Savannah to Honolulu, covering 4,090 nautical miles/7,574 kilometres in 8 hours and 52 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90, utilizing a combination of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Additionally, the aircraft achieved a speed record by travelling 6,507 nm/12,051 km from Los Angeles to Sydney in a mere 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,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. “The G700 is unmatched in performing these record-setting flights and illustrates its unique combination of speed, range and cabin size.”
The most recent records are awaiting approval from the U.S. National Aeronautic Association and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in Switzerland to be officially recognized as world records.
The G700 boasts the largest cabin in its class and offers the Gulfstream Cabin Experience, ensuring 100% fresh air, exceptionally quiet noise levels, abundant natural light from 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows, and the industry's lowest cabin altitude. With a range of 7,750 nm/14,353 km at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90, the aircraft can reach a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, making it the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.
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