The FAA issued the PC after Gulfstream completed
an extensive FAA Production Certificate audit
conducted by the Gulfstream Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) office, which
examined Gulfstream’s engineering, supplier,
manufacturing and quality systems to assure the
aircraft are produced in accordance with their
design.
The EASA Type Certificate was awarded on
December 21, 2012. By securing EASA
certification, the G650 can be registered in the
27 member states that form the European Union.
“This is quite an achievement for Gulfstream,”
said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream.
“The G650 Production Certificate is a
testament to the strength of four departments
within Gulfstream Engineering, Materials,
Operations and Quality along with the Gulfstream
ODA to achieve this outcome. Their efforts and
the support from the FAA are to be commended.”
“The EASA certification allows us to begin our
first G650 deliveries to customers based in
Europe,” Flynn added. “We look forward to
getting the G650 certified in many other
countries.” The G650 earned its FAA
Type Certificate on Sept. 7, 2012. The aircraft
also has Type Certificate validations from
Bermuda and the Isle of Man.
The G650 has the largest cabin and can fly
farther and faster than any other purpose built
business jet. The aircraft can travel 6,000
nautical miles at its high speed cruise of Mach
0.90. This is a 1,000 nm increase over the
original target of 5,000 nm. At its long-range
cruise speed of Mach 0.85, the G650 can fly
7,000 nautical miles. The G650 has a maximum
cruise speed of Mach 0.925, making it the
fastest certified civilian aircraft in
production.
The G650 is also environmentally efficient.
Each of its two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12
engines provides 16,900 pounds of thrust,
yet the aircraft burns less fuel and
produces fewer emissions than other
aircraft. It is also extremely quiet, with
certified noise levels 17.2 decibels below
Stage 4 noise regulations.
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