Gulfstream's patented Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator has been flown supersonically mounted on a Boeing F-15 operated by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB, California.
The multi-segment, telescoping boom was flown at Mach 1.2 and 45,000ft (13,700m), extended to its maximum length of 7.3m.
Source: Flight International
Strong performance from Bombardier’s aftermarket services business pushed the Montreal business jet manufacturer to a $117 million profit for the third quarter of 2024, reversing a $37 million loss during the same period last year.
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a Bombardier Learjet 35A experienced an in-flight upset from wake turbulence during an approach to Halifax.
Gulfstream has slashed the number of G700s it expects to deliver this year on the back of continued supply chain issues.
