Gulfstream Aerospace has reached another major milestone with the Gulfstream G500 and G600 earning steep-approach landing certification from EASA, expanding access to some of the world’s most challenging airports. This approval builds on earlier FAA certifications and highlights the aircrafts’ exceptional low-speed handling and short-field performance. For operators, it means greater route flexibility and the ability to reach more exclusive, remote destinations. With a rapidly growing global fleet, the G500 and G600 continue to redefine performance in the large-cabin business jet market.
Gulfstream Aerospace has received steep-approach landing certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.
The certification allows operations at additional airports worldwide. The G500 and G600 received Federal Aviation Administration steep-approach certification in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
To earn the FAA and EASA certifications, both aircraft demonstrated steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland.
“Our customers already benefit from the groundbreaking performance and efficiency of the G500 and G600,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. “With EASA steep-approach certification now achieved, we’re proud to offer European operators even greater fleet flexibility by giving them access to more remote airports and destinations around the world.”
More than 350 G500 and G600 aircraft are in service worldwide. The fleet has accumulated more than 350,000 hours, 173,000 landings and over 120 city-pair speed records.
Original article published on businessairportinternational.com
