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The Gulfstream G280

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Offering the longest range with the best fuel efficiency in its class, the G280 is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, can accommodat­e up to 10 passengers and can travel 3,600 nm / 6,667 km with four passengers at Mach 0.80. Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.85. The aircraft offers excellent take-off and landing performanc­e, requiring just 4,750 feet / 1,448 m balanced field length at maximum take-off weight and just 3,180 feet / 969 m at maximum landing weight. With an initial cruise altitude of 43,000 feet / 13,106 m, the aircraft can climb to a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet / 13,716 m to avoid traffic congestion and weather. The G280 is equipped with the most advanced flight deck in its class: the PlaneView2­80 featuring Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. The aircraft was announced on 5 October 2008, rolled out on 6 October 2009 and flew for the first time on 11 December 2009. The aircraft earned its type certificat­e from the FAA on 30 August 2012 and EASA on 7 February 2013. The first G280 entered service on 14 November 2012.

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