Rolls-Royce recently received FAA approval for its BR700-730B2-14 engine, known commercially as the Pearl 700, that powers the soon-to-be-certified Gulfstream G700 and G800 ultra-long-range twinjets. EASA gave its nod for the engine last September.

Developed at the Rolls-Royce Center of Excellence for Business Aviation Engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, the Pearl 700 incorporates the engine-maker’s Advance2 engine core with a new low-pressure system. This results in an 8 percent increase in takeoff thrust, to 18,250 pounds, compared with the predecessor BR725 engine. Rolls-Royce said the engine also provides a 5 percent efficiency improvement while keeping down noise and emissions.

Gulfstream opted for the same engine for both its 7,750-nm G700 and 8,000-nm G800, which are slated for certification and service entry in the upcoming fourth quarter and mid-2024, respectively.

“We are excited about this latest advancement towards G700 and G800 certification,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “The G700 and G800 are introducing new standards for efficiency and performance in the business aviation industry thanks to the combination of Gulfstream aerodynamics and the Pearl 700’s efficiencies. We are seeing great demand for the technology, cabin comfort, and ultra-long-range capabilities the G700 and G800 will provide our customers.”