Gulfstream Nabs EASA Nod for G500
EASA approval of the Gulfstream Aerospace's G500 follows U.S. FAA certification by a little more than a year.
EASA approval of Gulfstream Aerospace's G500 paves the way for the ultra-long-range jet to be registered in EU countries. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Gulfstream Aerospace’s ultra-long-range G500 received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validation, the Savannah, Georgia-based aircraft manufacturer announced yesterday. Coming a little more than a year after U.S. FAA type certification, the EASA nod paves the way for registration of the aircraft in European Union countries.


ā€œThe G500 has been very well received in Europe,ā€ said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. ā€œCustomers in the region have been drawn to the unprecedented level of technology and innovation on the flight deck and the impact that has on safety and efficiency.ā€


With a top speed of Mach 0.925, the G500 has a 5,200-nm range at Mach 0.85 and 4,400-nm range at Mach 0.90. Entering service in September 2018, the aircraft already has accumulated 35 city-pairs records around the world, including Seville, Spain, to Abu Dhabi in 5 hours 45 minutes; Geneva to Chicago in 8 hours; Doha, Qatar, to Shannon, Ireland, in about 7 hours 30 minutes; and Farnborough, England, to Las Vegas in 10 hours 20 minutes.