The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) have certified the Gulfstream G500 business jet.

“It marks the fourth aircraft in our seven-aircraft fleet that has received EASA and JAA approval since March of last year,” said Bryan Moss, president of Gulfstream. “We are committed to building and maintaining a long-term relationship with the European authorities.”

The G500 was introduced in September 2002 and was designed

for customers who do not require extensive interior customisation. However, buyers can choose from multiple cabin layouts and option packages. The aircraft can accommodate up to 19 passengers, with 100 per cent fresh air circulated throughout the cabin and 14 large oval windows.

With a range of 5,800 nautical miles, the G500 can fly non-stop from Europe to America, as well as the

Far East. The aircraft has a shorter takeoff distance than the previous G550 model, so it can operate from shorter runways.

The G550 features the PlaneView flight deck, sharing the same

pilot type ratings as the G500, G450 and G350.