Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 have received certification for steep approach landing from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), expanding the number of airports where the business jets can operate.
As part of the certification process, the aircraft successfully demonstrated steep approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport (EGLC) in the U.K. and Lugano Airport (LSZA) in Switzerland, company officials said Monday.
“Our customers already benefit from the groundbreaking performance and efficiency of the G500 and G600,” Gulfstream president Mark Burns said in a news release. “With EASA steep-approach certification now achieved, we’re proud to offer European operators even greater fleet flexibility by giving them access to more remote airports and destinations around the world.”
The G500 and G600 received steep approach landing certification from the FAA in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
There are more than 350 G500 and G600 jets in service around the world, according to Gulfstream.
