Civil Municipal - May 2024

OPENING L INES BUSINESS AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MOVE FORWARD Source - https://aviationweek.com/ , Molly McMillin, First Published May 23rd, 2024 Major business aviation manufacturers have a number of new programs under development ranging from a single-engine turboprop to ultra-long-range jets. The aircraft are expected to enter service within the next five years. Here’s a look at those programs. Bombardier Global 8000 ultra-long-range business jet: The Global 8000, based on Bombardier’s Global 7500, is a four-zone aircraft with a range of 8,000 nm, a top speed of Mach 0.94 and a 2,900 ft. cabin altitude at 41,000 ft. The program is on track for entry-into-service in the second half of 2025, the company says. Gulfstream G800: Gulfstream debuted the G800, its longest-range aircraft to date, and G400 program in 2021. The G800’s flight test and certification programs are progressing well, officials say. Gulfstream targets certification of the G800 nine months after certification of its ultra- long-range G700, which took place in March. That would bring G800 certification to the end of 2024 or early 2025. The G800 has a maximum range of 8,000 nm, up to four living areas and maximum speed of Mach 0.925. 15 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05