On 27 August 2025, Gulfstream made it official: the very first G800 has been delivered. 

The lucky owner remains anonymous (for now), but what we do know is that this new flagship is something incredibly special.

After clearing both FAA and EASA certification back in April 2025, the G800 is now out in the world: fully mature, flight-ready, and ready to take private aviation even further. Literally.

So what’s all the buzz about? If you’ve been tracking Gulfstream’s evolution from the G650 to the G700 and now to the G800, you’ll know this jet had big shoes to fill. And it does. It’s got style, speed, and a cabin that feels more like a luxury apartment than a pressurized tube.

Here are the seven standout features that make the G800 Gulfstream’s most epic aircraft yet.

1. It Flies Farther Than Anything Else Out There

Let’s start with what everyone’s talking about: range. The G800 now claims the title of the longest-range business jet in the world (at least until the elusive BBJ 777X debuts). 

That’s enough to get you from Sydney to Dallas or Los Angeles to Dubai without stopping. I don’t know about you, but the G800’s range is truly something to behold. It’s a game-changer for anyone who flies globally and values efficiency. No layovers, no fuel stops. Just point A to point B at high speed, high altitude, and high comfort.

In a word: wow.

2. An Interior Worthy of an Art Gallery

While the G800 certainly boasts some mind-blowing numbers, its allure goes far beyond. To give you an idea of just how masterfully designed it is, the G800 was the winner of the 2025 International Yacht & Aviation Award, a coveted award presented by leading interior design magazine design et al and leading yacht and aviation design magazine Luxe et al. 

And the G800 won for good reason: the cabin is absolutely stunning.

You’ll find handcrafted details throughout — from the onyx leather seating with diamond stitching to cabinetry finished in Dark Wenge wood. There’s woven mélange on the sidewalls, polished white stone flooring, and a warm, earthy color palette that feels equal parts luxury lounge and executive suite.

Up front, the galley comes in Gulfstream’s largest configuration with generous storage and counter space.

It is obvious that Gulfstream has painstakingly designed every inch of this aircraft to support globe-spanning missions in total comfort.

3. A Whisper-Quiet, Wellness-Centric Cabin

You know Gulfstream takes passenger comfort seriously, but the G800 takes it to a new level. The cabin altitude (how pressurized the interior of the aircraft is relative to sea level conditions) is just 2,840 feet — even when you’re cruising at 41,000 — and it’s filled with 100% fresh air that’s completely replaced every two to three minutes.

There’s also a plasma ionization purification system onboard, which helps neutralize viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Combine that with whisper-quiet noise levels and circadian rhythm lighting, and you’ve got an environment that’s genuinely restorative, even on 15-hour legs. Yes, please. 

And those windows. Sixteen of Gulfstream’s coveted Panoramic Oval Windows—the biggest you’ll find on any business jet—flood the cabin with natural light. Beyond the amazing views, the brightness helps create a wellness-focused environment, keeping passengers more alert and less fatigued on long flights.

4. The Flight Deck Is a Pilot’s Dream

For those who care about what’s happening up front (and we know you do), the G800’s Symmetry Flight Deck is something to behold.

The G800 is equipped with active control sidesticks, a fly-by-wire system that provides real-time tactile feedback by synchronizing pilot inputs through electronically linked controls. This enhances crew coordination and situational awareness by allowing each pilot to sense the other’s control actions. It’s a significant advancement in human-machine interface. Originally introduced by Gulfstream, this system remains unique within the business aviation sector and is also found on the G500, G600, and G700. 

The flight deck also includes ten touchscreen displays integrated with Gulfstream’s Phase-of-Flight intelligence, which organizes information based on the current stage of flight. This helps reduce pilot workload, improves operational flow, and shortens aircraft startup time.

Gulfstream’s Combined Vision System (CVS) merges the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) and Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) into a single image on the head-up display. This unified view is not only really cool but genuinely useful, enhancing situational awareness, especially when operating in unfamiliar environments or low-visibility conditions. 

If you’re already type-rated on a G700 or G650, you’ll feel right at home. The high degree of cockpit commonality across Gulfstream’s large-cabin fleet means less time transitioning between aircraft and more time in the air.

5. It’s Fast, Efficient, and Surprisingly Nimble

As if its capabilities weren’t already clear, the G800 combines long-range performance with impressive speed and short-field operation.

• Max speed: Mach 0.935
  
• Initial cruise altitude: 41,000 feet
  
• Max cruise altitude: 51,000 feet
  
• Takeoff distance (MTOW): just 5,812 feet

That last number is important. It means the G800 can operate from many airports typically off-limits to ultra-long-range jets. And thanks to the Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and advanced Daher winglets, the aircraft gets 33% better fuel efficiency compared to older Gulfstream models. You’re going farther, faster, and burning less fuel to do it.

6. Scale That Serves a Purpose

Yes, this jet is massive for its class, but in the best possible way.

Think cathedral ceilings meets private club lounge. With a cabin height of 6 ft 3 in, even the tallest passengers won’t feel like they’re ducking through the flight. At 8 ft 2 in wide and nearly 47 feet long, the space feels more like a living room that just happens to be 40,000 feet in the air. That’s 2,138 cubic feet of room to stretch, stroll, or simply enjoy the fact that you’re not wedged into a seat like on commercial flights.

The numbers on paper are equally impressive: a 6,200-pound payload, 105,600-pound max takeoff weight, and a 195-cubic-foot baggage compartment…which, let’s be honest, means you can pack for every mood. Skis? Golf clubs? Three different wardrobes, just in case? Bring them all.

The beauty here is that the jet doesn’t just look big; it knows how to use its size. It really doesn’t matter if you’re flying a full passenger load or setting up shop for a long-haul business trip; there’s space for people, for gear, and for a few creature comforts that make the journey feel less like transit and more like arrival.

7. It’s the $72.5M Pinnacle of the Gulfstream Evolution

The G800 may be Gulfstream’s newest model, but it’s also the culmination of years of the Savannah-based company’s legacy of innovation. It builds on the strengths of the G650, G650ER, and G700, combining their best qualities into a purpose-built, future-ready aircraft. It officially replaces the G650, which wrapped production in early 2025.

With an estimated base price of $72.5 million, the G800 is Gulfstream’s next-generation flagship. It enters service with extraordinary program maturity, having benefited from everything the company learned in developing the G700. The first unit rolled out of Gulfstream’s completion facility at Appleton International Airport (ATW) in Wisconsin, which is the same place where the company handles large-cabin outfitting and painting/finishing. 

But really, the G800 reflects the work of over 21,000 people across the company, all pushing for one thing: to raise the bar again.

And they did.

A New Benchmark 

With the G800, Gulfstream has set the benchmark for what long-range, large-cabin aviation can and should be. For pilots, it’s a cockpit that feels like the future. For operators, it’s efficiency wrapped in performance. For passengers, it’s comfort taken to a level few thought possible. And for those of us who just love airplanes, it’s one of those rare designs that makes you stop and stare.

This is the future of private aviation, and it has arrived with authority. The G800 flies farther, climbs faster, whispers quieter, and thinks smarter than anything that came before it. 

And let’s be real — it’s also the coolest jet on the planet right now.