Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval
Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.
The front office of the Gulfstream G650 at NBAA-BACE. The aircraft recently demonstrated its ability to conduct steep, short approaches at the London City Airport. Photo Cy Cyr
The front office of the Gulfstream G650 at NBAA-BACE. The aircraft recently demonstrated its ability to conduct steep, short approaches at the London City Airport. Photo Cy Cyr

Gulfstream Aerospace's G650/650ER has demonstrated its ability to perform steep approaches at airports such as London City, and operational approval is expected by year-end, the company announced on Monday at NBAA 2018. The anticipated approval will require a software upgrade for the avionics and flight controls, and release of the updated software “is imminent,” said Colin Miller, Gulfstream’s v-p of flight operations.