Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Matt Thurber

Gulfstream has delivered the 50th G700 since the company’s newest ultra-long-range jet entered service in April 2024, following completion at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters. The G700 fleet has logged more than 11,700 flight hours since then.
As the in-production, purpose-built business jet with the “most spacious” cabin at a volume of 2,603 cu ft, the G700 can accommodate up to five living areas and features a large “ultra-galley or a grand suite with fixed bed and shower.” Cabin altitude at FL410 is 2,840 feet, the lowest in business aviation.
Additional customization options include high-speed internet and ultra-high-definition circadian lighting. Maximum range is 7,750 nm at Mach .85 or 6,650 nm at Mach .90 with maximum operating speed Mach .935. The G700 has demonstrated its globe-girdling capability with more than 80 city-pair speed records.
The G700 is powered by two 18,250-pound-thrust Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofans. Gulfstream’s Symmetry avionics feature Honeywell touchscreens, while the fly-by-wire flight controls use BAE’s Active Sidesticks.
“Demand for the G700 continues to grow, and this aircraft is exceeding customer expectations with each new delivery,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “Reaching 50 deliveries at this stage in the program is a testament to its unparalleled maturity and the quality of our advanced manufacturing and outfitting techniques. We look forward to even more customers experiencing the dynamic performance, innovation, and comfort this industry-leading aircraft provides.”

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