All,
I cannot help but comment on the previous threads, since I had the pleasure and honor to be involved in the development testing of this aircraft.
Firstly, the G-280 is really a NEW aircraft, NOT an upgrade of the G-200.
She has a new wing, new engines, new avionics, new tail. Newer than that would be quite difficult....
Secondly, it truly was a JOINT effort Gulfstream/IAI. Gulfstream defined the broad lines of the aircraft, and of course kept a close eye over our shoulders during the design and flight testing, but IAI had a very important added value in many disciplines...
And finally, I believe that the fact that the G-280 was designed and manufactured in Israel will NOT be an hinderance for its marketing or operation within neighbouring "friendly" countries. Some G200 fly there, are based there, and whether the locals do not know or they are very good at looking the other way....
Last edited by leonard17F; 19th Sep 2012 at 06:11.