Rolls-Royce BR725 engines power 1st flight of Gulfstream G650

• 'The combination of the Gulfstream G650 and the BR725 engines has resulted in an exceptional aircraft with exceptional performance'

(November 30, 2009) -- Two Rolls-Royce BR725 engines powered the successful maiden flight of the Gulfstream G650 at 1:41 p.m. on 25 November, 2009. The flight took place at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, USA. The aircraft reached an altitude of 6,600 feet and a speed of 170 knots.

The G650 will now undergo an intensive flight test programme ahead of entry into service planned for 2012.


Dr. Michael Haidinger, President Rolls-Royce Deutschland and COO Corporate and Regional Engines Rolls-Royce, said, "This is a truly great moment and we are very proud. The combination of the Gulfstream G650 and the BR725 engines has resulted in an exceptional aircraft with exceptional performance. We are fully committed to support the G650 flight test programme and the future success for the aircraft."

Source : Rolls-Royce Plc (LSE: RR.L)