Air April 2019

Image: Gulfstream G650ER, courtesy of Gulfstream News
two minutes, covering the distance
of 6,142 nautical miles (11,375kms)
in a time that shaved an hour and
48 minutes from the previous world
record. The flight was completed at
an average speed of Mach 0.90.
“Even with more than 315 G650ER
and G650 aircraft in service around
the world, we continue to enhance
the utility, flexibility and real-world
performance of these already classdefining
aircraft,” said Mark Burns,
president at Gulfstream.
These numbers include more than 30
of the craft in the Middle East alone,
as per Engineering.com.
Its flying capability aside, the promise
of convenience and comfort tempts
guests to opt for the G650ER. The
plush, handcrafted cabin welcomes
with its wide seats, generous aisle
spaces and plenty of light – courtesy
of 16 panoramic windows.
An array of cutting-edge tech is
on-hand to deliver high-altitude
connectivity, while the aircraft
ensures occupants will arrived
refreshed, too: fresh air is fully
replenished every two minutes, with
the jet also boasting the lowest cabin
altitude in its class.
Having the G650ER on the NasJet
Commercial Air Operator Certificate
(AOC) – under the NEW GACA Rules
& Regulations Part 121 Special
Unscheduled Operations – will make
it the first business jet in Saudi
Arabia of its kind to be offered for
Commercial Charter Operations.
“NasJet has seen an increased
demand for Ultra Long Range
business jets, allowing our clients
the ability to fly non-stop to their
destination almost anywhere in the
world,” Hafiz discloses. “We are all
very proud of this addition to our
fleet, as it will add value to our clients
and also help our aircraft owner
offset their costs and expenses.”
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