Gulfstream G500 achieves steep-approach certification

Gulfstream announced Tuesday that its Gulfstream G500 has been certified for steep-approach operations by the FAA. This latest certification allows the G500 to access some of the most challenging airports in the world. The G500 has proven its low-speed handling and short-field capabilities in 2021 with its landings at airports like the London City Airport in England, which has a short runway and strict noise abatement requirements, and the Lugano Airport in Switzerland, which is located in the mouth of the valley and requires a very steep approach. "Our customers already benefit from the revolutionary performance and efficiency of the G500," Gulfstream President Mark Burns said. "We are now pleased to deliver steep-approach capability as well, providing additional flexibility by unlocking access to even more destinations around the world."RELATED STORIES:Gulfstream G500 and G600 software fix approved by the FAA and EASAGulfstream G500 to get flight control software fixGulfstream G500 and G600 jets demonstrate steep approach, set new city pair record The aircraft has optimized speed, wide-cabin comfort and efficiency. The G500 provides customers with best-in-class performance and award-winning safety features like the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. Customers can enjoy the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100 percent fresh, never recirculated air. The G500 offers the lowest cabin altitudes in its class, whisper-quiet sound levels and natural light from the 14 Panoramic Oval Windows. The plane can seat up to 19 and seep up to eight. The G500 has the ability to fly 5,300 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90 and has a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925. The G500 currently holds 60 city-pair speed records and there are over 110 in service globally. Both the G500 and G600 successfully demonstrated the steep-approach landings in December 2021.