Gulfstream delivers 550th G550

Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has delivered its 550th Gulfstream G550, solidifying the aircraft's position as one of business aviation's most popular jets.

"This milestone delivery affirms the continued demand for the G550, one of the most dependable and sought-after aircraft in the world today," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. The G550's range and payload have also made it a platform for special defense missions.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 engines, the G550 has long range and can carry up to 19 passengers between the world's business capitals. It can fly eight passengers and four crew 6,750nm (12,501km) nonstop, connecting New York with Dubai at Mach 0.80, or London with Los Angeles at Mach 0.85. The aircraft has amassed more than 50 city-pair speed records during its more than 10 years in service, including London to Tokyo in slightly more than 11 hours and Beijing to New York in less than 14 hours. The Gulfstream G550 can fly at a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000ft (15,545m) and at speeds up to Mach 0.885.

The G550 was the first Gulfstream jet to feature the PlaneView flight deck. The aircraft's technological and safety advances led the G550 to be awarded the Robert J. Collier Trophy.