Gulfstream G400 Completes Initial Flight from Dallas; G300 Assembly Underway

The G400 completed its initial flight from Dallas Love Field Airport, Texas. Assembly of the third G300 test aircraft is currently underway by Israel Aerospace Industries in Tel Aviv, Israel. Gulfstream stated that the G400 is the fourth and final aircraft to join the test fleet, and flight-test efforts for both the G300 and G400 are accelerating. The G400's delivery timetable has become more protracted due to certification programs run by the Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

The G400 is intended to complete Gulfstream's new-generation large-cabin family. Progress in flight testing and assembly indicates continued manufacturing activity, though the required certification processes are extending the delivery timeline for the aircraft.