Gulfstream Aerospace has completed two major milestones: the company’s next-generation G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history.

The G800 secured the 800th city pair speed record earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah, Georgia. The aircraft travelled 2,973nm in five hours and 52 minutes at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.91.

On 28 June, the G800 completed a separate record-setting mission from Melbourne, Australia, to Moline, Illinois. The flight covered 8,303nm in 16 hours and 56 minutes at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.85.

“With every new aircraft, Gulfstream continues to push the boundaries of performance for our customers,” says Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Reaching our 800th city pair speed record and completing the farthest fastest flight in our industry’s history demonstrates the strength of our next-generation fleet and the advanced capabilities of the G800.”

Gulfstream aircraft have now achieved 815 speed records across the fleet, including 15 set by the G800 since entering service in August 2025.

The G800 is designed for long-range missions, offering a range of 8,200nm at Mach 0.85 and 7,000nm at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90. The aircraft can also fly 8,000nm at Mach 0.87 and features a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, allowing operators to maximise mission flexibility whilst maintaining optimal fuel-efficiency and operational reliability.

The G800 features a low cabin altitude of 2,840ft when flying at 41,000ft, 100 per cent fresh air replenished every two to three minutes, a plasma ionisation air purification system and 16 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows. The interior can be configured with up to four living areas or three living areas and a crew compartment, ideal for the ultralong flights the G800 can make.