Gulfstream is offering an avionics software upgrade to its Gulfstream G280 business jet that improves performance of the super mid-size ...
Gulfstream is offering an avionics software upgrade to its Gulfstream G280 business jet that improves performance of the super mid-size jet.
The new PlaneView280 TMsoftware, offered in conjunction with supplier Rockwell Collins, results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance.
The upgrade reduces G280 approach speeds by up to 9 knots. The landing distance with the new software is 2,380 feet/725 meters, a decrease of 270 ft/82 m.
Flight management system performance is enhanced as well, with improvements to basic time and fuel predictions, optimum and maximum altitude and best rate-of-climb speed. New performance features are also included with the upgrade, allowing for automatic calculations for long-range cruise, maximum cruise and maximum endurance cruise speeds.
The software incorporates human factors studies and pilot input to enhance the flight deck interface and optimize the display format. It also clears the way for operators to activate a number of optional features, including synthetic vision, ADS-B OUT (DO-260B) and ATN-B1 (Link 2000+).
New G280 aircraft are equipped with the upgraded software. Current G280 operators can obtain the upgrade free of charge through Gulfstream service centers in Savannah, Dallas and Luton, England.
The G280 has maximum range of 3,600 nm/6,667 km at Mach 0.80 with four passengers, making the G280 the only aircraft in its class capable of flying nonstop from London to New York in world-record time.
