Business jet makes maiden trip to London City
23.04.10
A Gulfstream G150 jet made its first arrival at London City Airport yesterday as part of a demonstration of its capabilities ahead of next week's EBACE air show in Geneva. The mid-size business jet recently received approval for landings and departures at the docklands hub and had flown from Georgia via Gander and Luton.
To fly in and out of London City, an aircraft must demonstrate proficiency in the steep-angle, 5.5-degree approach and must be able to operate from the airport’s short runway - 4,327 feet for landing and 3,937 feet for takeoff. The jet must also meet strict environmental standards for noise.
The aircraft was captained by Gulfstream pilots and will be on the static display at Geneva. It offers the longest range and fastest speed in its class, can reach speeds of up to Mach 0.85 and altitudes of 45,000 feet, well above commercial traffic and weather. At a long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.75, the G150 can fly 4 passengers nonstop up to 2,950 nautical miles - connecting cities such as New York to Los Angeles, London to Moscow, or Rio de Janeiro to Santiago.
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