Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Earns UK CAA Approval
New Gulfstream flagship received FAA nod in March
Gulfstream G700 in flight
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is the latest governing body to certify Gulfstream's ultra-long-range G700, following the U.S. EU, Mexico, and eight other jurisdictions. © Gulfstream Aerospace

Following its long-anticipated FAA approval in March and EASA certification in May, Gulfstream’s flagship G700 has received endorsement from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The Savannah-based airframer expects to deliver its first UK-registered G700 in the coming months.

Since the UK departed from the EU (Brexit) in 2020, this was the first time Gulfstream had to seek approval for one of its aircraft from the CAA. According to the manufacturer, the CAA took advantage of other authorities' efforts to develop processes and requirements, easing the approval process.