Gulfstream Announcement

[gutshotdraw]

In the "worst kept secret" category, Gulfstream Aerospace will formally announce their new aircraft tomorrow, March 13th, at 9:00 AM Eastern.

Expect the so-called "wide-body" Gulfstream to boast a range of around 7000 NM, cruise speed of at least .85M, improved fuel specifics, Planeview cockpit with HUD/EVS II standard with synthetic vision at some point in the future, many of the same systems as on previous Gulfstreams, the trademark Gulfstream windows, and a list price just south of $50 million completed.

I also expect Netjets to have a firm order of around 10 airframes with options for more (yes, they will be operated by NJI) and a planned certification date in early 2010.

I don't know if this is the "big" announcement Captain Dad was talking about but it is a big announcement nonetheless.

 

[ozpilot]

(yes, they will be operated by NJI)

Let the fireworks begin .....

Is it a derivative of the G4xx or G5xx?

and personally I don't care until year 14 - just curious.

 

[mzaharis]

Some interesting stuff from AIN and Flight International on the topic:

http://www.flightglobal.com/article...at-5-larger-longer-range-g550-variant-to.html
http://www.ainonline.com/news/singl...-up-for-the-g600/?no_cache=1&cHash=28deefb1e2
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/03/the-ace-up-gulfstreams-sleeve-1.html

 

[gutshotdraw]

Let the fireworks begin .....

Is it a derivative of the G4xx or G5xx?

and personally I don't care until year 14 - just curious.

In a word, yes.

 

[CALRepublic]

Gutshowdras, is this official (the part about NetJets buying 10 of those things)???

That would be nice to see, those machines wearing the Netjets makeup.

 

[CE750Driver]

In the "worst kept secret" category, Gulfstream Aerospace will formally announce their new aircraft tomorrow, March 13th, at 9:00 AM Eastern.

Expect the so-called "wide-body" Gulfstream to boast a range of around 7000 NM, cruise speed of at least .85M, improved fuel specifics, Planeview cockpit with HUD/EVS II standard with synthetic vision at some point in the future, many of the same systems as on previous Gulfstreams, the trademark Gulfstream windows, and a list price just south of $50 million completed.

I also expect Netjets to have a firm order of around 10 airframes with options for more (yes, they will be operated by NJI) and a planned certification date in early 2010.

I don't know if this is the "big" announcement Captain Dad was talking about but it is a big announcement nonetheless.

From what I hear, it wont matter if its A or I in a few months.:laugh:

 

[Mountain Troll]

Sorry, not trying to jack your thread, but, it was sooo nice not hearing from an "A" side thug about the BS.

Great news for all G drivers. Sounds like its going to be filled with many improvements.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Gutshowdras, is this official (the part about NetJets buying 10 of those things)???

That would be nice to see, those machines wearing the Netjets makeup.

The announcement of the project is a done deal, the Netjets order is a somewhat educated guess on my part. They are going to want to lock up production spots which they can always sell later if owner demand doesn't materialize.

 

[gutshotdraw]

From what I hear, it wont matter if its A or I in a few months.:laugh:

Substitute the word "years" for "months" and you are correct.

 

[208starcheck]

Substitute the word "years" for "months" and you are correct.

With one master date of hire seniority list, will any NJI pilots have the seniority to hold the new aircraft?