Germany-based DC Aviation Group has purchased the first Gulfstream G400 intended for dedicated charter operations. The transaction was celebrated during a signing ceremony at Gulfstream’s customer support facility at Farnborough, UK.

“We are extremely proud to be pioneering this new aircraft model in Europe,” says managing director Marc Ambrosius. “The introduction of the G400 demonstrates DC Aviation’s constant commitment to providing a premier travel experience for our clients.”

“This G400 aircraft model exemplifies our dedication to offering the highest standards of safety, cabin convenience and reliability to our customers,” adds Svenja Wortmann, also managing director. “The G400 will be delivered to DC Aviation in 2027, and optimally supplements our existing fleet by offering our clients another aircraft for charter that meets the highest standards in terms of performance, efficiency and cabin convenience. DCA will be a pioneer in Europe with this new aircraft model. With a cabin configured for 11 passengers, our clients will benefit from a 100 per cent fresh air environment and the lowest cabin altitude in its class.

“With stations in Stuttgart, Munich, Malta, Dubai and Nice, we can cover clients’ worldwide flight needs. The G400, with its home base in Europe, has a range of around 4,200nm and can fly non-stop from Europe to New York which, in addition to its technical and cabin features, makes it a very attractive charter aircraft.”

The all-new G400 made its first flight on 15 August, officially launching the aircraft’s flight test programme, and boasts class-leading performance and efficiency due to the combination of Gulfstream’s aerodynamic clean-wing design and advanced Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812GA engines. The aircraft also features Gulfstream’s next-generation avionics and technology, including the Gulfstream Symmetry flight deck with the industry’s first active control sidesticks, most extensive use of touch-screen technology and the award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System. The G400 can connect business hubs like Munich to Mumbai, Zurich to New York or Geneva to Dubai, among other nonstop flights, all at speeds faster than any aircraft in its market segment.

“We appreciate DC Aviation’s commitment to and confidence in the G400, bringing this category-leading aircraft to European charter customers,” says Scott Neal, senior vice president, worldwide sales, Gulfstream. “The compelling combination of speed, efficiency and cabin size of the G400 fills a much-needed void in its category. We are seeing strong demand for this aircraft in Europe and around the world.”

DC Aviation Group is headquartered at Stuttgart airport and maintains international locations in Dubai, Malta, Munich, Nice and San Marino.