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The G250 offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest
speed in its class. The G250 is capable of traveling 3,400 nautical miles
at 0.80 Mach and has a maximum operating speed of 0.85 Mach. With an
initial cruise altitude of 41,000 feet, the G250 can climb to a maximum
altitude of 45,000 feet, where it can avoid air-traffic congestion and
adverse weather.

"I'm delighted to announce the newest aircraft in the Gulfstream line,"
said Joe Lombardo, president, Gulfstream. "Our customers played a
definitive role in designing this business jet by participating in our
Advanced Technology Customer Advisory Team. As a result, we are confident
they'll appreciate the G250's state-of-the-art technology, superior
performance and enhanced styling."

Gulfstream projects the G250 will be certified in 2011 and expects to
begin customer deliveries of the new aircraft the same year. The first
flight of the aircraft is scheduled for the second half of 2009.

"I am very proud of the advanced technology our team has incorporated
into the G250. It gives this new member of the Gulfstream family increased
speed and range. The all-new, advanced Gulfstream wing, the best-in-class
Honeywell engines, and the PlaneView 250 cockpit from Rockwell Collins make
the G250 the best-in-class aircraft," said Pres Henne, senior vice
president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream . "I do want to give
credit to Dan Nale, vice president, Mid-Cabin Programs, and Mark Kohler,
G250 program manager at Gulfstream, for all their efforts in bringing this
program forward on schedule. Their team's work has resulted in the G250
leading the super mid- size category. I am equally proud of our partner
G250 team at Israel Aerospace Industries for the detailed design and
manufacturing of this new aircraft."

Performance

The G250 is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, each of which
provides 7,445 pounds of thrust. These fuel-efficient engines feature
reduced emissions, longer maintenance intervals and decreased noise levels.
They also offer excellent climb performance, propelling the G250 to FL410
in less than 20 minutes.

The G250 also has an all-new, advanced transonic wing design that has
been optimized for high-speed cruise and improved takeoff performance. At
maximum takeoff weight, the G250 can take off from a 5,000-foot runway. Its
3,400- nautical-mile range means the G250 can fly nonstop from New York to
London or from London to Dubai.

Improved Cabin Comfort

Convenience and comfort are the hallmarks of the G250 cabin. The
aircraft has the largest cabin in its class, with 17 percent to 35 percent
more floor area than any other super mid-size business jet. This additional
space provides for a larger lavatory, an improved galley and increased
storage.

The lavatory features two large windows, a contemporary sink with a
raised ledge, and a vacuum toilet system. The G250 is the only super
mid-size business jet with this system, a standard feature on larger
business aircraft. This system is easier to access, service and maintain.

The ergonomically designed G250 galley features an extra-large ice
drawer with gasper-cooled storage, a sink with a slide-out work surface,
and increased storage capabilities. In addition to the galley, the G250
offers storage in a forward cabin closet, the lavatory closet and the divan
end cabinets. The aircraft also provides in-flight access to 120 cubic feet
of usable volume in the baggage compartment.

Nineteen windows allow natural light to illuminate the cabin's
interior. This reduces jet lag and enhances cabin ambiance. The cabin
environment is further improved by 100 percent fresh air and a cabin
altitude of 7,000 feet at FL450. Industry-leading sound levels mean the
G250 cabin provides a more comfortable environment for conversation or
relaxing.

The G250 adheres to Gulfstream's Cabin-Essential(R) design philosophy,
which means all of its major cabin systems have been designed with
redundancy so a single-point failure will not result in the loss of cabin
functionality. That means cabin lighting always illuminates; water is
always available; and an entertainment source always works.

The PlaneView(R) 250 Cockpit

The G250 is equipped with the most advanced flight deck in its class:
the PlaneView 250 featuring Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. This
flight deck features three high-resolution, 15-inch diagonal Liquid Crystal
Displays (LCDs) that are capable of showing multiple formats, including a
navigation map with terrain; approach and airport charts; graphical flight
planning, and optional synthetic and enhanced vision.

The cockpit also includes two new Standby Multi-function Controllers
(SMCs). Installed in the glare shield, these first-of-their-kind SMCs
incorporate a variety of features, including Standby Instrument, Electronic
Flight Information System (EFIS) Display Control, and Remote Information
Display on a 5.3-inch LCD.

Working in concert, these elements provide flight crews with enhanced
situational awareness and improved safety.

The cockpit also offers dual Flight Management Systems (FMSs), dual
Gulfstream signature Cursor Control Devices (CCDs), universal worldwide
graphical weather, automatic Emergency Descent Mode, MultiScan(TM) weather
radar and a dual auto-throttle system.

Optional features further enhance the capabilities of PlaneView 250.
These include the Rockwell Collins HGS-6250 Head-Up Display (HUD II),
Gulfstream Enhanced Vision (EVS II) and Gulfstream Synthetic Vision -
Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD). A Head-up Guidance System (HGS) designed
by Rockwell Collins, HUD II features an all-digital LCD that combines
critical flight guidance information with the infrared image from EVS II
and presents it in the pilot's forward field of view. This combination of
HUD II and EVS II improves touchdown precision, thereby allowing G250
pilots to proceed from Decision Height to a 100-foot altitude when using
EVS for low-visibility approaches.

Gulfstream SV-PFD improves situational awareness and safety by
generating a synthesized, three-dimensional image of the world outside the
cockpit. It integrates data from the Rockwell Collins onboard terrain
database with the aircraft's position, altitude and heading to create a
synthesized picture that is projected in a perspective view on the Primary
Flight Displays. This optional PlaneView 250 feature allows pilots to view
major landmarks throughout the world and the aircraft's position relative
to them, thereby improving terrain and obstacle awareness.

Additional options for the PlaneView 250 cockpit include predictive
wind shear for weather radar, XM graphical weather, paperless cockpit, en
route charts and an intercontinental package with enhanced capability and
redundancy for oceanic and remote-area operations.

Reliable Systems

The G250 is the only aircraft in its class with auto braking, which
provides improved safety while reducing pilot workload. Additionally, the
G250 brake-by-wire system features individual antiskid, completely
independent mechanical backup and a brake temperature monitoring system.

The G250's advanced flight control system consists of a fly-by-wire
multifunction spoiler system, fly-by-wire rudder control, hydro-mechanical
elevator control and manually operated ailerons.

The G250 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) minimizes surge-control valve
operation, making the APU quieter to use. A new starter generator improves
reliability on the ground or in-flight, where it can be used at altitudes
up to 40,000 feet.

The G250 fuel system stores 14,600 pounds of fuel and has an improved
refueling sequence that requires less than 20 minutes for fill-ups.

Manufacturing

Initial phase manufacturing for the G250 will be at Israel Aerospace
Industries (IAI) near the Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. IAI
currently builds two other Gulfstream aircraft: the G150 and the G200.
Final phase manufacturing for the G250 will take place at the Gulfstream
Center of Excellence completion facility for mid-cabin aircraft in Dallas.
Gulfstream maintains a fully staffed office at IAI to oversee initial
manufacturing. The G250 Program office is located in Savannah, Ga.

"The G250 offers an unrivaled combination of characteristics that will
ensure its success in the business-aviation industry," Lombardo said.
"We've made a proven product even better by boosting its range, reducing
its runway requirements, bolstering its cabin size, increasing its storage
and equipping it with state-of-the-art technology.

"I am excited Gulfstream is able to offer this new aircraft to our
customers. And, as with all Gulfstream aircraft, the G250 is backed by
Gulfstream's award-winning product-support network," he concluded.

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Allein das Manual für die Avionik der G450/G550 hat etwa 1350 Seiten...
Die Panels werden ja alle mit einer Art Maus gesteuert, wär interessant wie die das lösen. Evtl warten bis Eaglesoft seine Sovereign fertig hat, weil dort ist es mit dem Handling der Avionik ebenfalls so, allerdings mit "Trackball" in der Mittelkonsole statt mit Joystick/Hat unterm Fensterbrett wie bei den Gulfs.

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SAVANNAH, Ga., February 27, 2009 – Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), recently celebrated the fuselage joining for the first Gulfstream G250, the company’s newest mid-cabin jet.

The G250 forward, center and aft fuselage sections were joined utilizing the most advanced assembly process, which has proven to reduce the time needed to complete the fuselage. The improvement is the result of the G250’s cutting-edge design, which uses the most advanced engineering and design tools.
“The fuselage joining is a tremendous step forward for the G250,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. “The mechanics have been very pleased with the precision of the assembly process. Everything went smoothly with the fuselage joining, and now we look forward to the next major milestone — the aircraft’s first flight.”

The G250 offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest speed in the industry’s mid-size class. The aircraft is capable of traveling 3,400 nautical miles at 0.80 Mach and has a maximum operating speed of 0.85 Mach. With an initial cruise altitude of 41,000 feet, the G250
can climb to a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, where it can avoid congestion and adverse
weather.

The G250 is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, each providing 7,445 pounds of thrust. The engines and nacelle package for the first flight test aircraft have already been delivered.

Gulfstream projects the G250 to be certified in 2011 and expects to begin deliveries of the aircraft the same year. The first flight of the aircraft is scheduled for the second half of this year.

Initial-phase manufacturing for the G250 takes place at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) headquarters near the Ben Gurion International Airport just outside of Tel Aviv, Israel. Gulfstream maintains an office at IAI to oversee production.

“We are happy to take part in developing and manufacturing one of the world’s most advanced business jets,” said David Dagan, corporate vice president, IAI, and general manager, Commercial Aircraft Group. “This prestigious program is advancing as planned due to the hard work invested by the IAI and Gulfstream crews. We are proud of this achievement.”

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Gulfstream G250 Makes Its First Flight, December 11, 2009
Gulfstream Aerospace and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) flew the G250 super-midsize business jet for the first time today, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year to fly the airplane before the end of 2009. The milestone completes Gulfstream’s goal to fly both its completely new G650 ultra-long-range jet and the G250, which is a derivative of the G200 (the former IAI Galaxy), before year-end. The G650 made its first flight on November 25.

While the G650’s first flight lasted only 12 minutes (cut short by concerns about vibrations in the gear doors), the G250 flew for three hours and 21 minutes, according to Gulfstream. The G650 made its second flight on December 4, with a flight of one hour and 45 minutes.

IAI chief test pilot Ronen Shapira commanded the G250’s first flight, which took off at 8:16 a.m. local time (0616 UTC) from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, where IAI is based. During the flight, the pilots performed initial checks of several systems, tested handling qualities and took the airplane to 253 knots and 32,000 feet. Systems checked, according to a Gulfstream spokesperson, included the autopilot, autothrottle, flap retraction and extension, landing-gear retraction and extension, pressurization and environmental control. Shapira said the flight was “extremely smooth with no issues.” Three aircraft will log about 1,300 hours in the planned flight-test program.

Performance objectives for the G250, powered by two Honeywell HTF7250Gs each rated at 7,445 pounds thrust, include Mach 0.85 Mmo, maximum altitude of 45,000 feet and 3,400-nm NBAA IFR range at Mach 0.80. Its new transonic wing, T tail, Rockwell Collins PlaneView 250 cockpit and two additional cabin windows (19 total) are the main features that set it apart from the G200. The elimination of the G200’s aft-fuselage fuel tank increases the usable volume of the cabin and provides in-flight access to the baggage compartment. The airplane’s base price is $24 million (200.

Said Itzhak Nissan, president and CEO of IAI, “The successful first flight of the G250 represents the achievements of Gulfstream and IAI as the designers, integrators and manufacturers of this advanced business jet. IAI continues to benefit from its world-leading, strategic partnership with Gulfstream.”

The G250 rolled out under its own power on October 6 before some 600 people at IAI’s manufacturing facility on Ben Gurion Airport. According to Gulfstream, the G250 remains on schedule for type certification by Israeli civil aviation authorities by 2011, with FAA validation and entry-into-service the same year. While Gulfstream is not commenting on orders received for the new model, an IAI spokesperson at the rollout said that eight or nine had been sold.

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Gulfstream G250 flight test aircraft have completed several ice-test certification milestones which are needed for certification later this year.

The first aircraft has flown with simulated ice shapes applied to the non-heated areas of the aircraft, including the nose, tail, winglets and engine pylon. These tests were used to evaluate the aircraft's handling, stability and control characteristics in icing conditions.

The second aircraft has completed anti-ice system dry-air testing, clearing the way for certification flight testing into known icing conditions. The aircraft is poised to visit the United States in search of natural icing. The G250 uses an anti-ice system similar to Gulfstream's large-cabin aircraft. Heated bleed air from the engines is routed to the leading edges to prevent ice formation.

The three aircraft in the flight test programme have completed more than 220 test flights, spending more than 700 hours in the air. The longest flight was more than seven hours. The maximum speed achieved was Mach 0.85, and the maximum altitude was 45,000 feet (13,800 m). On 9 December 2010, all three flight test aircraft flew simultaneously for the first time.

Gulfstream are testing at the Integration Test Facility (ITF) in Savannah, the PlaneViewTM 250 avionics system. They're also developing and validating the procedures that will be used in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). Optional avionics features, such as the head-up display (HUD) and Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System (EVS) II are also being tested in the ITF.

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Gulfstream’s super midsize G280 business jet, flying under an experimental certificate, landed this morning at Geneva International Airport for its EBACE debut. The aircraft, N280GD, touched down on Runway 25 at 10 a.m. under low-hanging clouds, following a seven-hour, 47-minute flight from Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C.

Gulfstream said the G280 is on track for full type certification by the U.S. FAA at mid-year and should enter service in the third quarter. The G280 flown to Geneva, S/N 2004, is the first production aircraft and comes with a completed cabin interior. The aircraft type made its first public debut last October at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas. There are three pre-production flight test aircraft.

The G280 was flown to Geneva by Brett Rundle, Gulfstream’s mid-cabin chief pilot, and international demonstration pilot Chip Leonard. Butch Allen, chief production test pilot for mid-cabin, sat in the jump seat. They were accompanied by a flight attendant and four technicians from Gulfstream’s Mid-Cabin Completions Center in Dallas, where the flight originated Friday. The crew completed the Dallas-to-Dulles leg in two hours and two minutes, flying with nine aboard. Gulfstream said it will apply for city-pair time records for the two legs of the journey to the National Aeronautic Association and Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Rundle said the G280 took off from IAD at 39,600 pounds maximum takeoff weight and flew at an altitude of 43,000 feet with an average speed of Mach 0.80. The aircraft, which will be certified for a range of 3,600 nm, covered a ground distance of 3,682 nm, aided by a 20-knot tailwind. It landed with 1,800 pounds of fuel, enough to fly another 1.5 hours.