Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight for Cabin Testing
Test aircraft reaches 46,000 feet
cabin interior of Gulfstream G800 test aircraft
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Gulfstream Aerospace's G800 test aircraft dedicated to cabin interior testing successfully completed its first flight on November 27, the company said today. The aircraft took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) in Georgia on a 1 hour 41 minute flight, during which it reached an altitude of 46,000 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.91. This marks a milestone in the G800 testing focused on cabin performance and overall passenger experience.

The G800 will undergo a series of tests, including evaluations of its systems operations during multiple flight phases, including hot and cold weather conditions, turbulence, and overnight missions. This inaugural flight is part of the broader certification program for the G800, which Gulfstream heralds as providing exceptional comfort for passengers on long-haul flights.