Gulfstream Is Planning To Debut The G700 Private Jet At The Dubai Airshow. Over 180 aircraft on display.

The G700 and G500 will be among the more than 180 commercial, military, and private aircraft on display at the Dubai Airshow.

Gulfstream has revealed that it will exhibit two of its next-generation business jets at the Dubai Airshow later this month. The manufacturer will debut the Gulfstream G700 alongside the G500 aircraft at the event, which takes place from November 13th through 17th at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Next-generation business jets

First unveiled in October 2019, the Gulfstream G700 comes today with a price tag of $79.9 million. The aircraft builds on the existing G650ER, offering improved design and operational performance. The G700 is 10 ft longer than the G650ER and has a maximum take-off weight of 107,600 lb (48,800 kg) while still capable of flying up to 7,750 NM. The aircraft's maximum operating speed is Mach 0.925 (710 mph), making it the fastest of all Gulfstream's business jets.

Each G700 can accommodate up to 19 seated passengers or ten in a sleeping arrangement. Earlier this year, at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways Executive announced its plans to offer VIP services using the G700. Elon Musk is among the other owners of Gulfstream's flagship business jet.

The first G500 was delivered in September 2018, and there are over 90 G500s currently in service around the world. The aircraft costs around $50 million and can fly up to 4,500 NM at speeds of up to Mach 0.90 (690 mph). The G500 has also recently been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for steep-approach, giving it access to an even greater variety of destinations worldwide, including London City Airport (LCY) and Lugano Airport (LUG) in Switzerland.

Gulfstream's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Scott Neal, shared his excitement about the upcoming event, saying,

“Gulfstream has a longstanding history in the Middle East and surrounding regions. Recently, we announced a host of increased capabilities across the fleet, and we look forward to meeting with customers and guests at the Dubai Airshow to showcase The Gulfstream Difference with two of these aircraft, firsthand.”

Over 180 aircraft on display

The Gulfstream G700 and G500 will be among the more than 180 commercial, military, and private aircraft on display at this year's Dubai Airshow. With significant media coverage of the event, the manufacturer will be keen to showcase its next-generation business jets, generating interest in the aircraft and attracting new customers.

The Dubai Airshow takes place every two years. This year's event will be held at Al Maktoum International Airport, which has big expansion plans, with aspirations to achieve an annual passenger capacity of up to 260 million. Among the other exhibitors will be big-name aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus, airlines including Emirates and Etihad Airways, and over 80 startup companies hoping to make a name for themselves.

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