Gulfstream G550

The Gulfstream G550, built by Gulfstream Aerospace, entered service in 2003 as an evolution of the earlier G500 platform. Developed from the corporate jet lineage that began with the Gulfstream I in the 1950s, the G550 refined long‑range capability and cabin comfort, quickly becoming a benchmark for ultra‑long‑range business aviation. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW8150 engines delivering 4,200 pounds of thrust each, the aircraft can cruise at Mach 0.885 and fly nonstop for up to 6,750 nautical miles, linking cities such as New York and Hong Kong without refueling. Its advanced avionics suite, the PlaneView cockpit, integrates dual Honeywell Primus Epic displays, satellite‑based navigation, and a fully digital flight‑control system, offering pilots unprecedented situational awareness and reduced workload. The spacious, pressurised cabin maintains a low 6,000‑foot altitude, allowing passengers to work or rest comfortably on trans‑oceanic legs. The G550’s reliability, range, and performance have made it a favorite among Fortune‑500 executives, governments, and air‑medical operators, cementing its role as a pivotal aircraft that shaped modern long‑range business jet design and set new standards for efficiency and safety in aviation.

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