Aircraft
Gulfstream G600 Certified for Steep Approaches
Business jet demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities at London City Airport and Switzerland’s Lugano Airport
The Gulfstream 600 approved for steep approaches
The Gulfstream G600 has gained steep-approach certification for airports such as London City and Lugano, Switzerland. © Gulfstream Aerospace

The FAA has certified the Gulfstream G600 for steep approaches, opening access to more airports around the world, the manufacturer said on Tuesday. The G600 demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland.

Operating the jet at London City requires a steep approach due to the field’s short runway and at Lugano due to its location in the mouth of a valley.