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GULFSTREAM 250 RENAMED. NOW GULFSTREAM 280
July 22, 2011
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced that it is renaming its super midsized G250 aircraft. It will now be called the Gulfstream G280.
“Since introducing the Gulfstream G250 in 2008 and presenting it to customers around the world, we determined that G280 is a more amenable number sequence in certain cultures,” said Larry Flynn, senior vice president, Marketing and Sales, Gulfstream. “We value our international customers highly, and this change reflects our commitment to understanding the diverse cultures of our global business environment.”
The company said that this change will not affect any other in-production Gulfstream aircraft models.
Gulfstream introduced the G280 during the NBAA Conference and Exhibition in Orlando in 2008. It offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest speed in its class.
It is capable of traveling 3,400 nautical miles at Mach 0.80 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.85. With an initial cruise altitude of 41,000 feet, the G280 can climb to a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet.
Its 3,400-nautical-mile range means the G280 can fly nonstop from New York to London or from London to Dubai.
The G280 offers the largest cabin in its class, with up to 35 percent more floor area than other large-cabin, mid-range business jets. The additional space provides for a larger lavatory, an improved galley and increased storage.
The G280 flight-test program is well under way. The three aircraft in the test program have exceeded 1,400 flight hours over 525 flights. At the same time, manufacturing of the first non-test aircraft, S/N 2004, is complete, with production acceptance testing under way at Israel Aerospace Industries near Tel Aviv.
Avjet, offering years of Gulfstream sales and acquisition expertise, is uniquely equipped to assist buyers interested in learning more or securing a G280 position. Contact an Avjet representative at sales@avjet.com
About Avjet
Avjet Corporation is an international provider of aircraft charter and management solutions. Specializing in large-cabin, VIP aircraft, the company also offers expert assistance in aircraft sales and acquisitions. Avjet’s clients maximize the many benefits of private aviation, while reducing the cost and complexity of aircraft ownership. Avjet holds the highest safety ratings by the world’s leading auditing services.
The company is headquartered in Burbank, California, and maintains a global presence in Washington D.C., Seoul, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Moscow and other locations around the globe.
To learn more about the company, visit www.avjet.com.
