Gulfstream G650 Sprints Between Shanghai And Newark The Gulfstream G650 recently demonstrated its exceptional capabilities, flying more than 6,855 nautical miles (12,695 km) in 13 hours and 32 minutes to set a city-pair speed record between Shanghai and Newark, N.J. The ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 10:38 p.m. local time on April 18 with five passengers and four crew members on board. Once airborne, Air Traffic Control restrictions required that the aircraft spend the first hour traveling below 31,000 feet (9,500 m) before climbing to its normal cruising altitude of 41,000 to 51,000 feet (12,500 to 15,500 m). The aircraft cruised at speeds between Mach 0.85 and 0.88, resulting in an average speed of 506 knots from takeoff to touchdown. The aircraft arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport 13 hours and 32 minutes later at 12:10 a.m. local time. Due to limited visibility conditions near the airport, the crew used Gulfstream’s Enhanced Vision System (EVS II), a standard feature on the G650, during approach and landing. Gulfstream aircraft equipped with EVS have operational credit to proceed from decision height to a 100-foot altitude when using EVS for low-visibility approaches. “This mission exemplifies the long legs and tremendous technological capabilities of the G650,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Gulfstream. “In this instance, the aircraft overcame real-world operational challenges to accomplish the mission quickly and safely. This is the kind of performance operators can expect from the G650.” The G650 has a maximum range of 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km) at Mach 0.85, enabling longer intercontinental flights in less time than current ultra-long-range business jets. Its range at Mach 0.90 is 6,000 nm (11,112 km). Its max speed is Mach 0.925. For more information: Gulfstream Aerospace 500 Gulfstream Road Savannah, GA 31407 www.gulfstream.com ***
