Aircraft
Aircraft in 2024: Bigger, Better, Bolder
2024 was marked by the certifications of the G700 and unveiling of the next generation of CJs
Gulfstream G700
Deliveries of Gulfstream’s flagship G700 have accelerated following FAA approval in March.

The 2024 Honeywell Aerospace forecast predicts the delivery of 8,500 new business jets over the next decade. But how will these aircraft differ from today’s aircraft in terms of features and performance, and which trends have emerged? Airframers took several steps into that future with key advancements this year.

Longer, Wider, Faster

Gulfstream’s New Flagships

Perhaps the most notable advancement was the U.S. certification of Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 in late March. That milestone had followed two years of delays largely stemming from more extensive reviews and stricter certification requirements that followed in the wake of the Boeing Max crashes.