Gulfstream Aerospace has recently unveiled its latest jet – the G700. The new G700 combines features from the G650ER and G500/600, has a range of at least 7,500 nm, and features a cabin with five living areas and 20 G650-sized windows.
The first two test aircraft have already left production and are now undergoing several months of ground testing. The first planned flight is expected to take place in the first half of next year. A full-service version of the G700 is expected to follow in 2020.
“This will be the largest aircraft we have ever built. It will have the widest, tallest and longest cabin in the industry. The G650 set the standard… the G700 is once again ground-breaking.” – Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream.
Highlights
- Spacious cabin with 5 living areas
- Jet ConneX Ka-band Wi-Fi
- Fully equipped galley – Gulfstream notes that you can bring a chef on board to prepare fresh meals
- Twenty oval panoramic windows – the largest in business aviation
- Windows in the en-suite lavatory – a Gulfstream first
- 40-inch 4K TV screen
- True circadian lighting system simulating sunrise and sunset
- Sleeping space for up to 10 passengers, maximum 19 passengers
The G700 is an approximately three-metre longer evolution of the G650, sharing the same wing, nose and symmetrical flight deck. The new tail, curved winglets, Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and redesigned cabin make it a truly all-new aircraft.
Space, comfort and luxury are the focus of the G700 cabin. The first of the five zones includes a lavatory, storage space, a three-seat divan and an ultra-galley with a three-metre-long counter, large refrigerator, microwave, conventional oven, and storage for dishes, food and beverages.
The second section offers seating in a four-club layout with newly designed seats for enhanced comfort. Particularly impressive – the seats are available in different fabrics, finishes and firmness levels.
Next is the entertainment zone. Here you will find a three-seat divan facing a retractable 40-inch 4K flat screen. With an immersive 3D sound system that turns the sidewalls into speakers, you will quickly forget you are on an aircraft.
The fourth section is the dining area. It is configured in a six-club layout and includes a quick-deploy table spanning the full width. The table also hides a built-in wireless charging pad, allowing passengers to charge their smartphones simply by placing them on the surface.
Finally, we enter the bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, and a private bathroom with toilet, sink and generous storage space. A rear door in the lavatory provides access during the flight to the 195 cu ft baggage compartment, which can hold over 1,100 kg.
