Summary
- Volato introduces new Gulfstream G280, expanding fleet and reaching further destinations.
- Unique Volato-specific livery on N280CX jet offers exquisite style and top-tier performance.
- The Gulfstream G280 features capacity for 10 passengers and a long range of 3,600 nautical miles.
On Monday, August 12th, Volato unveiled its newest aircraft. The Atlanta, Georgia-based private aviation company recently took delivery of its first Gulfstream G280, a super-midsize business jet. Previously, Volato only operated a fleet of very light business jets, all of which were HondaJets. This new aircraft expands the company’s offerings to further destinations. Volato was the fastest-growing private jet charter company in the world last year, as it grew 137% in flight hours year-over-year.
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The new Gulfstream G280 is the first of several that Volato will take delivery of. Volato also expects to take delivery of another Gulfstream G280 by the end of the year. This specific aircraft is registered as N280CX, and it features a unique Volato-specific livery, including navy blue engines and navy blue features on its tail. Volato is written in script on the engines, and the winglets feature the latest Volato logo.
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This super-midsize private jet will allow Volato to continue growing in size. The introduction of this aircraft into Volato’s fleet also allows the company to begin the world’s first fractional ownership program of the legendary Gulfstream G280. Previously, the company allowed fractional ownership programs of the HondaJet.
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This unique fractional ownership program awards owners unlimited flying hours and no blackout days that prevent them from flying. Volato also guarantees a minimum revenue share of 650 hours per year. This is guaranteed for both the HondaJet and the Gulfstream G280.
In a post about the Gulfstream G280, Volato stated,
“We are proud to unveil the arrival of a brand new Gulfstream G280, tail number N280CX, marking the first G280 in the Volato fleet. This remarkable jet is now ready to offer our customers exquisite style, exceptional comfort, and top-tier performance.”
About the Gulfstream G280
The G280 is one of the smallest business jets that Gulfstream produces. However, the aircraft is actually built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv, Israel. The aircraft is assembled in Israel before it is flown to Dallas, Texas, where the aircraft undergoes its interior installation and painting.
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In the late 2000s, Gulfstream and IAI worked to develop a follow-on aircraft to the Gulfstream G200, a similarly sized aircraft. The Gulfstream G280 flew for the first time in December 2009, and it was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel in September 2012. Deliveries of the aircraft began shortly after, and since then, the companies have delivered over 250 G280s.
The aircraft features a capacity for up to 10 passengers in a stretched fuselage. It is powered by two Honeywell HTF7250G turbofan engines, which provide over 7,500 pounds of thrust each. These engines power the aircraft to 460 knots (528 miles per hour) cruise speed. The aircraft has a long range of 3,600 nautical miles (4,143 miles), which allows the aircraft to fly from London to New York or Singapore to Dubai.