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the PlaneView280TM, based on
Rockwell Collins ProLine Fusion
avionics. It includes three 15inch
(36-cm) liquid crystal
displays that are capable of
showing multiple formats,
including a navigation map with
terrain; approach and airport
charts; graphical flight planning,
and optional enhanced vision.
The cockpit also includes a
standby multi-function controller,
dual Gulfstream signature cursor
control devices, dual auto-throttle
and two PlaneBookTM
subscriptions. It’s the only
aircraft in its class to offer
automatic descent mode as a
standard feature. Other features
include wide area augmentation
system/localizer performance
with vertical guidance (WAAS-
LPV), future air navigation
system (FANS) 1/a and
controller-pilot datalink
communication (CPDLC),
electronic charts on cockpit
displays and worldwide graphical
weather.
“The PlaneView280 system is
designed to improve situational
awareness and safety through its
highly interactive controls and
interfaces as well as its advanced
graphics and synoptics,” Henne
said. “Optional features further
enhance the capabilities of the
flight deck. These include the
Rockwell Collins HGS-6250
Head-Up Display (HUD II) and
Gulfstream Enhanced Vision
System (EVS II).”
In the Cabin
Comfort and convenience are just
two highlights of the G280 cabin.
The aircraft has the longest
seating area in its class and a total
cabin length of 25 feet, 10 inches.
This additional space provides
for a larger lavatory, an improved
galley and increased storage.
Customers can select from three
interior floor plans, which seat
from eight to 10 and berth up to
four. All of them offer significant
storage capabilities, with total
storage of up to 154 cubic feet
(4.63 cubic meters
The significantly larger lavatory
is accented by two windows, a
contemporary sink with raised
ledge, a full-length closet and a
vacuum toilet system with
overboard venting, the only
system of its kind in this class of
aircraft.
The cabin contains a larger,
ergonomically designed galley
that features an extra-large ice
drawer with gasper-cooled
storage, a sink with hot and cold
water, and increased storage
capacity.
Further contributing to the
extraordinary cabin environment
is an advanced environmental
control system that provides 100
percent fresh air and a low cabin
altitude: 7,000 feet (2,130 m) at
FL450 and 6,000 feet (1,828 m)
at FL410.
“Taken together, these amenities
significantly reduce fatigue,
increase mental alertness and
enhance productivity,” Henne
said.
The aircraft has new seats,
measuring 21 inches (53 cm)
between the arm rests and
featuring new styling details, a
telescoping headrest with
optional flexible wings, an
articulating seat pan for full-flat
berthing and an optional reclinerstyle
leg rest.
The Gulfstream Cabin
Management System serves as
the backbone of the cabin
experience. This Gulfstreamdesigned
and -controlled system
allows for digital control of the
cabin system network, including
high-definition audio and video
components. The passenger
control units are loaded onto an
iPod Touch® and provide the
floor plan of the aircraft. Intuitive
controls are provided for lighting,
temperature, entertainment
equipment, attendant call and
other cabin functions, including
the Gulfstream CabinView
Passenger Flight Information
System.
CabinView, a Gulfstreamdesigned
and -controlled system,
provides flight and cabin
information, such as geographic
boundaries, borders and points of
interest. Additional content, such
as stock prices and weather, can
be tailored through optional highspeed
Internet data.
The cabin adheres to
Gulfstream’s Cabin Essential
design philosophy. This means
the cabin systems (lighting,
power, cabin control, cabin
entertainment, and the water and
waste systems) are designed with
redundancy that minimizes the
risk of losing cabin functionality.
“This aircraft leads its class in
every significant aspect of
performance and comfort,” Flynn
said.
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The travel window is extremely
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Qatar Airways
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The special fares are applicable
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Airways’ network worldwide.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive
Officer Akbar Al Baker said:
“Whether travelling for leisure or
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opportunity to visit popular
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