Following its long-anticipated FAA approval in March and EASA certification in May, Gulfstream’s flagship G700 has received endorsement from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The Savannah-based airframer expects to deliver its first UK-registered G700 in the coming months.
Since the UK departed from the EU (Brexit) in 2020, this was the first time Gulfstream had to seek approval for one of its aircraft from the CAA. According to the manufacturer, the CAA took advantage of other authorities' efforts to develop processes and requirements, easing the approval process.
“The UK CAA aircraft certification team was confident in the work conducted by the FAA and fully leveraged it,” a Gulfstream spokesperson told AIN, noting that the UK authority was well up to speed. “In fact, the UK team was able to support some of the FAA flight test activity in parallel and in full coordination with the FAA.”
“Earning the UK Civil Aviation Authority type certificate for the G700 is a significant accomplishment for Gulfstream as we continue to deliver this outstanding aircraft around the world. We are excited about our UK customers experiencing the maturity, amazing performance capabilities, and incredible cabin comfort the G700 provides,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns.
With this latest approval, the ultra-long-range G700 now holds 11 certifications, including from the FAA and EASA, and the OEM has more in progress.