Gulfstream Aerospace G200

Twin Jet

The Gulfstream G200 began life as the IAI Galaxy, designed by Israel Aerospace Industries in the mid-1990s as a transcontinental business jet capable of linking New York to Paris nonstop. When Gulfstream Aerospace acquired the program in 1999, the aircraft was rebranded and gained the prestige of the Gulfstream name while retaining its Israeli engineering DNA. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A engines, the G200 delivers a maximum range of approximately 3,400 nautical miles at Mach 0.80, with a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, performance that positioned it as a strong competitor in the super-midsize category against the Bombardier Challenger 300 and Cessna Citation X. The G200's cabin is notably wide for its class, offering stand-up headroom and seating for up to ten passengers in a typical executive configuration. Its wing design incorporates advanced supercritical airfoil technology, contributing to efficient cruise performance and excellent short-field capability: the aircraft can operate from runways as short as 5,280 feet at maximum takeoff weight. The cockpit features a Honeywell Primus 2000 avionics suite with four-tube EFIS displays, providing crews with full flight management and navigation capabilities. Production ran from 1997 through 2011, when Gulfstream replaced the G200 with the larger, longer-range G280. Despite being out of production for over a decade, the G200 remains a capable and economical choice for corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking transcontinental range without the operating costs of larger Gulfstreams. Its rugged airframe and reliable powerplants have earned it a reputation for dispatch reliability, and many examples continue to fly high-utilization schedules in both corporate and charter service. SkyMeter has tracked 32 flights across 8 airframes and 5 operators, with BIG RED AEROBATICS LLC the largest observed operator.