Aircraft
Software Update Boosts Gulfstream G280 Performance
Upgrade allows slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance.
An avionics software upgrade released for the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance. Approach speeds are lowered by nine knots and the landing distance was shortened by nearly 300 feet to 2,380 feet. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
An avionics software upgrade released for the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance. Approach speeds are lowered by nine knots and the landing distance was shortened by nearly 300 feet to 2,380 feet. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

An avionics software upgrade released this week for the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance. “With this upgrade, the aircraft’s performance is even better,” said Gulfstream senior vice president of programs, engineering and test Dan Neal. “Our customers will appreciate the increased functionality and utility, the operational improvements, the enhanced display layout and the improved situational awareness.”


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