Gulfstream G650 N650GA, originally uploaded by flightblogger.
On May 2, Gulfstream achieved mach .925, when certified will make the new business jet the world's fastest civil aircraft. Gulfstream conducted its high speed testing at 42,500 feet and achieved buffet-free banking up to 45 degrees at high speed cruise. The program has accumulated 138hr over 48 flights since its November first flight. The third flight test aircraft is expected to make its first flight in the next week. The company expects to receive its Type Inspection Authorization from the FAA in the fourth quarter of 2010.
For the G250, two aircraft have accumulated nearly 79 hours over 30 flights, with a third set to join the flight test program shortly.
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