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GULFSTREAM

G700 DESIGN

EXCELLENCE

The Gulfstream G700 has earned a 2020
International Yacht and Aviation award for the
industry flagship’s all-new seat design. It’s the same
accolade the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600
received in 2018.
“I am proud of the Gulfstream team that worked
diligently to build on our excellence in cabin comfort,”
said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
“Behind this award is a team of the industry’s most
talented engineers, designers and craftspeople, who
combined innovation and artistry to create a seat
that is both comfortable and beautiful. It’s a perfect
complement to the Gulfstream cabin experience that
enhances wellness and increases productivity.”
The G700 classic seat features a timeless wingback
silhouette updated with intricate details and curves
that reflect the overall cabin design and architecture.
It was designed for increased customisation with
side and back panelling that customers can choose to
accent with veneer, paint, leather or textiles.
Customers collaborate with Gulfstream designers
and artisans to choose their materials and explore
the multitude of design possibilities available through
stitching, piping and other details.
In creating the seats, Gulfstream’s research and
development team started with a clean-sheet design
that they matured through meticulous modelling
and extensive comfort studies, resulting in organic,
anatomical shaping that enhances comfort for all body types. industry’s only ultra-galley with passenger lounge or crew rest; a
Introduced in October 2019 as the business-jet industry’s new six-place dining or conference area; and a grand suite.
flagship, the G700 features the most spacious cabin and can fly The Gulfstream cabin experience comprises 20 panoramic
farther faster than any other business aircraft. windows, 100% fresh, never recirculated air, the lowest cabin
It can be configured for up to five living areas and includes the altitude and ultraquiet noise levels. Q

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DELTA TO ADD ITS A220-300

bringing the aircraft online. These routes equipped with WiFi, in-seat power for
both outlets and USBs and satellite TV via
will dominate the A220-300’s schedule personal video screens. These amenities
Delta is adding the newest bird to its until San Francisco to Salt Lake City are offered across all classes.
transition to being operated by the A220-
fleet with the introduction of the larger 300 beginning November 27 to accompany The airline already has 31 Airbus A220-
Airbus A220-300 next month. the pre-existing routes. 100s in service.
The aircraft is due to begin operations For Delta, the A220-300 will be config- Delta will become the eighth operator of
on November 10 and will join the ured in 130-seat, two-class formations. the larger A220 variant, following the likes
sister aircraft, the Airbus A220-100, in the Delta’s first class will consist of 12 seats in a of Swiss, airBaltic, Korean Air, Air Tanzania,
Atlanta-based carrier’s narrowbody fleet. 2-2 configuration while the main cabin and EgyptAir, Air Canada and Air Sanai.
The airline will start operations out of Delta Comfort+ will have 88 seats and 30 Delta is the lone operator of the A220 in
Salt Lake City International Airport, which seats, respectively, in rows in a two-three the US and will eventually have the largest
just opened its newest terminal this week, configuration. fleet when the 95 aircraft across the two
with routes to Austin and Houston officially The airline said that the aircraft will come types are delivered. Q

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