Gulfstream Aerospace delivered its last G450 business jet last week, ending a 12-year production run. More than 360 of the jets have been delivered, collectively logging more than 964,000 hours and 461,000 flights. “The G450 made its mark in aviation history,” said Gulfstream President Mark Burns, in a news release. The company will continue to provide technical and engineering support and engineering for G450 customers, he added. The jet will be replaced with the all-new G500, which is on track to start deliveries early this year. Five G500 airplanes are now flying to complete the flight-test regimen.
On Tuesday, the company said the G500 has begun a worldwide tour, starting in Dallas, to showcase the aircraft’s technology and cabin features. Burns said the tour also provides an opportunity for the company to thoroughly test the fully outfitted interior as they prepare for the G500’s entry into service. The cabin seats up to 19, and the cockpit features enhanced vision and fly-by-wire technology. The jet will also visit Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Milan, Moscow, Beijing and Melbourne.
