Gulfstream’s New G700 Is Set to Become the World’s Biggest Private Jet
By Rachel Cormack on October 22, 2019
It's no secret that two of aviation's biggest names have been battling it out for primacy in the skies. Last December, the Bombardier Global 7500 dethroned the Gulfstream G650 to become the biggest business jet in the world. The 7500 enjoyed a healthy reign-breaking records and impressing pilots and jet setters alike. It even topped our Best Aircraft of the Year list. Gulfstream had plans to bow to defeat, however. On Monday, the Georgia-based plane manufacturer debuted a brand-new business jet that is set to the become the world's largest.
The soon-to-be behemoth, known as the G700, was unveiled at the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) annual corporate aircraft show in Las Vegas. Gulfstream Aerospace President Mark Burns said the flagship G700, priced at $75 million, would be the "tallest, widest cabin in our industry," according to Reuters.
The G700 will seat up to 19 passengers and features five living areas, a six-seat dining area (or conference room), a 10-foot galley and a master bedroom suite with shower. The advanced circadian lighting system fitted throughout recreates sunrise and sunset, with the aim of reducing jet lag. Meanwhile, the jet will be pressurized to ensure the lowest cabin altitude in the industry-less than 4,000 feet at most cruising altitudes. The cabin is also whisper-quiet, featuring the largest oval windows in aviation. Even better, it circulates 100 percent fresh air.
In terms of size, the G700 stretches roughly 109 feet and is a foot shorter than Bombardier's Global 7500. However, the jet will have a cabin two feet longer than its competitor and it will be slightly higher (6 foot 3 inches) and wider (8 feet 2 inches).
Gulfstream says deliveries will begin in 2022. The company has already received an order of 10 jets from Qatar Airways to be used within the Qatar Executive charter service. While the first North American customer-Flexjet-has ordered an unspecified number. Looks like the king is already winning loyal subjects.