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The Gulfstream G550, a prominent figure in business aviation, has been celebrated for its performance and reliability since its introduction in 2003. Developed by Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, the G550 evolved from the successful Gulfstream IV and V models. In 2001, Gulfstream announced the G550 as an enhancement of the Gulfstream V, incorporating advanced technologies such as the PlaneView flight deck powered by Honeywell Primus Epic avionics.
The aircraft's maiden flight occurred on August 31, 2001. It received certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2003 after extensive testing. This marked the beginning of its commercial success.
One notable feature of the G550 is its range of 6,750 nautical miles at Mach 0.80, enabling non-stop flights between cities like Los Angeles and Moscow or New York and Dubai. The PlaneView cockpit introduced large LCD screens and synthetic vision technology to enhance pilot operations.
