The first operator to achieve 1,000 flight hours in an ultra-long-range Gulfstream V business jet has been honoured here at Paris.

Peter Fried, owner of GV Executive Charter, a Swiss-based transport provider, received the award from Gulfstream.

"As the Gulfstream V begins its third year of customer service, it is an excellent time to distinguish the 1,000h flight milestone and recognise the reliability and safety demonstrated by the aircraft," says Bill Boisture, president and CEO of Gulfstream.

"The customer in-service fleet has accumulated 18,000 flight hours and continues to set unprecedented business travel standards with greater performance, flexibility and unmatched passenger comfort."

Source: Flight Daily News