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BUSINESS AVIATION

G700 raises the bar Emirates

in business aviation celebrates

with steady deliveries one year of

Premium

Economy

travel

to Singapore

olls-Royce has commenced the
flight test campaign for aero en-
gine, the Pearl 10X, designed for
Rthe business aviation sector. The
engine is selected by Dassault for its new
Falcon 10X aircraft thus marking a signifi-
cant milestone for Rolls-Royce.
Currently the flight testing on dedicated
ithin a month of achieving type certification by the Boeing 747 flying testbed is underway.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Gulfstream Over the coming months, pilots and engi-
announced the deliveries of first two brand-new neers based in Tucson, Arizona, USA will
Wultra-long range G700 private jets. On April 23, 2024 conduct rigorous flight tests over the com-
the two new jets entered service. ing months, assessing the engine’s perfor-
Marking an incredible milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising mance, handling, and reliability. Notably,
the bar for the business aviation industry Mark Burns, president, the Pearl 10X features advanced technolo-
Gulfstream appreciates the confidence of customers in their aircraft gies such as the ultra-low emissions ALM
and looks forward for more deliveries in coming week. combustor and a new accessory gearbox,
The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and enabling compatibility with Sustainable
the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100% fresh air, whisper- Aviation Fuel (SAF) and delivering en-
quiet noise levels, natural light from 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval hanced power extraction.
Windows and the industry’s lowest cabin altitude. The aircraft set
more than 50 city-pair speed records prior to entering service and The Pearl 10X has already accumulated
can fly 7,750 nautical miles/14,353 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 2,300 testing hours. Some of the salient
nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90. The maximum operating speed of the features are –
G700 is Mach 0.935, the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet. Ó Thrust exceeding 18,000lbf
“We are excited for our customers to experience the unparalleled Ó 5% increase in efficiency compared to
G700 as we continue to deliver this exceptional aircraft around the previous Rolls-Royce engines
world,” adds Burns. Rolls-Royce claims that this advance-
The G700 is a large, heavy business jet that can seat up to 19 pas- ment positions it as the most powerful and
sengers or sleep 10 in a sleep configuration. It has four living areas efficient engine in the company’s business
that can be used for dining, business meetings, or entertainment pur- aviation portfolio, promising exceptional
poses. There is a lounge area, a private main suite with a bathroom performance, reduced noise, and emissions.
and shower, a large galley, and a crew rest area. The aircraft has Customers can anticipate unparalleled
circadian lighting to beat jet lag and a fresh, non-recycled air system. airport accessibility and ultra-long-range
The aircraft has two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines that provide capabilities, coupled with near-supersonic
18,250 pounds of thrust. The G700 is an upgrade from the very speeds, making the Pearl 10X a game-
popular G650 in terms of size and range. changer in the industry.

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