Gulfstream's G500 Closes in on Type Certification
The G500 is close to completing function and reliability testing, while the G600 is well into its certification program.
So far, the fourth G500 flight-test aircraft has completed 240 of the 300 hours of mandatory F&R testing. It has flown more than 100,300 nm during 69 flights to 41 airports in 21 countries on six continents. F&R testing is expected to finish this summer.
So far, the fourth G500 flight-test aircraft has completed 240 of the 300 hours of mandatory F&R testing. It has flown more than 100,300 nm during 69 flights to 41 airports in 21 countries on six continents. F&R testing is expected to finish this summer.

Gulfstream Aerospace's new large-cabin G500 is close to completing function and reliability (F&R) testing. Once concluded this summer, the step marks the end of the flying required for FAA type certification. The aircraft has also completed certification tests for flight into known icing and high-elevation conditions. At the same time, the G500's sibling, the G600, is well into its certification program, remaining on track for approval later this year.


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