Archive for: Heavy Jets

Global 7000

Scheduled for delivery in 2016, the Global 7000 promises to create a true ‘at home’ in-flight experience. The first four-zone cabin on the market, that will feature a separate dining area and private stateroom, the 7000 will provide 20 percent more living space (11 feet longer) than the previous generation Global 6000. As the Global 7000 aircraft is still under development, the design is subject to change but current projections indicate that the aircraft will be powered by next-generation General Electric Passport 20 engines and will reach a cruising speed of Mach 0.90 for a range of 7,300 nautical miles (that’s non stop from London to Singapore, New York to Moscow, Shanghai to Washington). Bombardier claims that the Global 700 will be unmatched when it comes to fuel efficiency and carbon footprint.

Legacy 600

Boasting a a high payload capacity, steep approach, and high altitude take off capabilities, not to mention the largest cockpit, cabin, and walk-in baggage compartment in the heavy jet category, the Legacy 600 is something of an over achiever. Powered by fuel-efficient Rolls Royce AE3007A1E high-bypass, turbofan engines, the 600 can seat up to 13 passengers for a range of 3,700 nautical miles. The spacious cabin (1,413 cubic feet) employs state-of-the-art technology at every turn; high-speed internet, WIFI, 17-inch flat screen monitors, DVD players, LED lighting, and an expansive galley which can be customized to feature a refrigerator, oven, and even a wine chiller

Gulfstream V

A pioneer in the ultra-long-range category, the Gulfsteam V was the first corporate jet to fly more than 6,000 nautical miles when it first entered service in 1997. Powered by two BMW/Rolls-Royce BR710-48 engines, the GV is renowned for its an exceptional range/payload capacity; even when loaded to its maximum payload (6,600 lbs), it achieves a range of 5,416 nautical miles. The GV’s luxurious cabin is divided into three temperature zones and can accommodate up to 16 passengers in a standard configuration. Along with lashings of glossy woodwork, plush leather seats, and a 6.2-foot-high ceiling that allows even the most vertiginous travelers to wander freely throughout the cabin, a range of technological upgrades—including a fax machine, printer, and WIFI—optimize transoceanic connectivity.

Gulfstream III

The Gulfstream G-III is the third generation of a very successful family line of private jets. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp designed the Gulfstream G-III to be similar to the GII (of which more than 250 models were sold), but better. The G-III can fly 4,600 miles (4,000 nautical miles) at a speed of .84 Mach while carrying eight passengers. Alternately, it can fly 4,140 miles (3,600 nautical miles) at the same speed with twice the amount of passengers.

In addition to the much roomier cockpit, pilots should appreciate the new avionics system. A Dual Sperry ED-800 electronic flight instrumentation system coupled with a Sperry Primus 800 multifunctional display and a four-screen EFIS dominate the flight deck. Standard equipment includes three Honeywell laser gyros (which are lighter and more reliable than mechanical gyros), a Sperry SPZ800 flight director system, Global GNS 1000 FMS, a Sperry Primus 800 color weather radar, as well as all necessary communication and situation awareness equipment.

The cabin of the G-III usually holds fourteen to nineteen passengers, but it can be configured to hold up to nineteen in a high-density layout. The cabin has sufficiently spacious dimensions: 41.3 feet long, 6.1 feet high, and 7.3 feet wide, totaling a cabin volume of 1,345 cubic feet. Standard amenities include a full-sized galley with a refrigerator, coffee, maker, and the usual food preparation equipment.

Gulfstream 450

The G450 is a complete upgrade of the storied GIV®-series aircraft, the best selling business jet in the world. Featuring upgraded engines, the G450 achieves a phenomenal range of 4,350 nautical miles (8,056 km), even at high altitudes, and has made quite a habit of breaking speed records. The G450′s cockpit abounds with advanced avionic systems technology that are more common to larger Gulfstream aircraft. The G450′s cockpit is regarded as one of the finest in private aviation. A liquid crystal display screen presents vital flight status and tracking information while Gulfstream’s Enhanced Vision System™ enhances situational awareness. As with all Gulfstream jets, comfort takes precedence. The G450 cabin boasts a capacious galley, a fully enclosed lavatory, berthing for up to six passengers and innovative oval