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Gulfstream G700 Source:  Gulfstream Flying Long Distance at Close to Mach 1 Gulfstream Aerospace, a unit of General Dynamics, has unveiled its long anticipated G700 business jet at the world's largest corporate jet airshow in Las Vegas this week.  Gulfstream says the G700 is a long range, enhanced speed and performance aircraft that is meant to set a new standard in long range business jets. According to Gulfstream President Mark Burns, it's an all new, advanced technology aircraft that "redefines safety, comfort and range at speed". Delivered to Buyers in 2022 The G700 is priced at $75 million, powered by Rolls-Royce engines and has the tallest, longest and widest cabin in the business jet industry.  It seats 19 passengers. This plane is built for distance, speed and comfort.  It can fly 7500 nautical miles at Mach 0.85.  It has five living areas, a 6-place dining or conference room, an extra large, ultra-galley with passenger lounge or cr...

Bigger Jets, Longer Flights, Sustainable Fuel Source:  Gulfstream Aerospace Business Jets World's Biggest, Business Jet Air Show The world's largest business jet air show will start tomorrow, Tuesday, in Las Vegas.  And, there are definitive, emerging innovation trends in the corporate jet global market.  Companies want larger jets, that can fly longer distances while using sustainable, greener aviation fuels.  For the longer duration flights, amenities like showers and beds need to be onboard. Corporations want new, highly advanced, private business jets that can carry their teams from destinations like London to Sydney non-stop, green sustainable and with a few amenities to accommodate long duration travel. Choppy Air The annual corporate jet show is put on by the National Business Aviation Association.  It's the world's biggest and is the top place to showcase new, corporate jets made by the biggest jet makers. The aircraft manufacturers are facin...