Business Jet Fleet Report YE2020

ette smoke. Even when running solely on an auxiliary power
unit, the system produces thousands of ions throughout
the entire aircraft, ensuring that cabin air remains pure and
surfaces are disinfected while aircraft are prepared for flight
by caterers, cleaning crews and FBO technicians alike.
Worldwide Accessibility
Gulfstream has also enhanced worldwide accessibility for
G650ER operators by earning steep approach certification.
Steep approach certification opens the G650ER up to
challenging airports around the world, like London City, with its
short runway and strict noise-abatement requirements. The certification
also gives the G650ER access to many small airports
in mountainous regions. Combined with its long range and high
speeds, the G650ER’s steep approach certification creates even
more opportunities for operators.
Beijing Service Center
To ensure continued support of Gulfstream operators in the region,
Gulfstream has made investments in its Beijing facility to
offer even more services for customers. Last December, Gulfstream’s
Beijing service center completed its first 4C inspection –
one of the more extensive maintenance checks – for a G650. In
addition to the in-depth inspection of the fuel tank, landing gear
modification and full-scope servicing, the inspection included
the modification and operations check of critical systems.
More than 30 highly skilled technicians, engineers, planners and
support staff in Beijing were closely involved in the inspection,
with strong support from Gulfstream Customer Support based
at Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
The G650 can fly up to 7,000 nautical miles/12,964 kilometers
at Mach 0.85 and 6,000 nm/11,112 km when flying faster at
a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90. The G650ER can fly up to
7,500 nm/13,890 km at the same long-range cruise speed and
6,400 nm/11,853 km at Mach 0.90. Both aircraft are capable of
a near-supersonic maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925
and have a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 feet/ 15,545
meters.
The award-winning G650 and G650ER cabin can accommodate
up to four living areas and up to 19 passengers with berthing for
up to ten.
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50 ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS JET FLEET REPORT – YEAR END 2020