New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.

By aviation industry standards, Gulfstream Aerospace’s launch last week of its new G500 and G600 aircraft was a well-kept secret, especially since the programs have already been in the works for five years since 2009. Over the past 12 months, the U.S. airframer has seen rival Dassault Falcon refresh its product range with the launch of the new Falcon 5X and 8X models, but Gulfstream insists that its focus has been on boosting choice and the value proposition of its own family of aircraft rather than seeking to keep up with competitors.

The new aircraft build a bridge between the G450 and G550 models and the G650 flagship. According to Lor Izzard, Gulfstream’s director sales support and technical marketing, the G500 and G600 will deliver unmatched high-speed range when they enter service, respectively in 2018 and 2019.