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Gulfstream G500 and G600 secure EASA steep‑approach approval, opening London City and Lugano access

EASA has certified Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 for steep‑approach operations after tests demonstrating low‑speed handling and short‑field landings at London City and Lugano, expanding the pair’s access to Europe’s more challenging airports. The European clearances augment FAA approvals granted in 2023–24.

Discovered 2026-01-12T06:30:22.921922-08:00 | 2026-01-12T06:30:22.921922-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Enables safe operations into constrained, city‑center and short‑field airports (London City, Lugano) after demonstrated low‑speed handling and short‑field landing tests.

  • The EASA clearances augment FAA approvals issued in 2023–24, aligning regulatory status across major markets and reducing cross‑border operational restrictions; see recent FAA certification activity for context (source:36974fe6-5663-4d69-a993-6eea8f5892a6).

  • Complements Gulfstream’s recent product development and rollout momentum, affecting fleet deployment and route options for operators (source:c90df4ff-6b99-4daa-abba-9cd59e7be890).

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propilotmag.com pilootenvliegtuig.nl worldairnews.co.za aeroermo.com asdnews.com Le Journal de l’Aviation
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First Seen
2026-01-12T06:30:22.921922-08:00
Latest Update
2026-01-15T13:50:21.926542-08:00
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