Gulfstream''s G700 reclaims speed crown from Bombardier
Gulfstream''s latest ultra-long-range jet beats Global 8000 in LA-to-Farnborough race, while Q2 deliveries surge and the CJ4 Gen3 takes flight.
By Henry Ashcombe
Gulfstream''s G700 reclaims LA-Farnborough speed crown
Gulfstream''s G700 has retaken the LA-to-Farnborough speed record, flying the 4,740-nautical-mile route in 8 hours and 27 minutes—19 minutes faster than Bombardier''s Global 8000, which held the title for just 10 days in late July. The victory underscores the intense competition between Gulfstream and Bombardier in the ultra-long-range cabin class.
Gulfstream Q2 deliveries surge; targets 160 for 2026
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 41 business jets in Q2 2026, including 35 large-cabin and 6 mid-cabin aircraft, up from 38 during the same period a year ago. The company is on pace to deliver 160 aircraft for the full year, with potential upside in large-cabin shipments, signaling robust demand and strong order books heading into the second half.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 now in service with emergency autoland
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 has entered service in 2026 with Garmin Emergency Autoland as standard, a critical safety enhancement for light-jet operators. The aircraft represents a meaningful generational jump in mid-cabin capability and reflects Textron''s commitment to integrating advanced automation into its single-pilot-capable fleet.
EU court eases financing for Falcon jets
The EU General Court annulled business aviation''s exclusion from the green taxonomy, a legal win that removes a significant financing headwind for Dassault''s Falcon fleet and other European operators. The ruling opens pathways for sustainable-finance instruments and reduces regulatory friction for operators seeking green-linked capital.
Duncan Aviation expands MRO capacity in Lincoln
Duncan Aviation has expanded its facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, adding Pratt & Whitney PW300 and PW500 engine overhaul capacity. The expansion eases pressure on owner-operators facing extended lead times for major engine maintenance, as tight backlogs across the industry continue to squeeze availability.
More in Motors
Gulfstream Lifts Q2 Deliveries but 2026 Output Stays Flat as OEM Backlogs Swell
Gulfstream shipped 41 jets in Q2 yet full-year output holds flat on completion bottlenecks, while business aviation's biggest manufacturers sit on a combined $46bn backlog. Plus Moody's upgrades Bombardier and a new FBO lands in the New York metro.
Bombardier's Global 8000 Crosses the Atlantic in 8 Hours 46 Minutes
Bombardier's flagship set a new Los Angeles–Farnborough speed record at Mach 0.93, while Blade opened its app to Cirrus Vision Jet charter and fractional flying kept climbing.
Citation CJ4 Hits 500 Deliveries as Textron's Gen3 Closes on Certification
Textron marked the 500th Citation CJ4 delivery with Gen3 certification in sight, while Bombardier's Global 8000 set a new LA-Farnborough record and preowned jet inventory tightened another 23% year over year.