Gulfstream G700/G800

Manufacturer has not commented on reported numbers, citing financial quiet period at its parent General Dynamics

More than 100 customer pilots, 80 pilots at Gulfstream, and 20 FlightSafety instructors qualified to fly the jet

The latest authorization brings the new jet's tally to more than 12

Large-cabin deliveries zoomed by 72% while super-midsize shipments remained flat

Manufacturer says early operations with the Pearl 700 turbofans on the Gulfstream G700 are "flawless"

Bombardier and Embraer boosted overall business jet shipments in the three-month period

The in-service fleet topped 700 hours within the first 100 days in the market

Gulfstream expects to deliver at least 50 G700s this year, but only eight had been handed over by mid-year

Gulfstream, Bell, and Dassault were in the middle of certifications when regulators changed processes