Tom Adams Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 JULIO IGLESIAS ONBOARD AS G550 ESTABLISHES CITY-PAIR RECORD: International recording artist Julio Iglesias was onboard the G550 demonstration aircraft last month when it established a city-pair speed record flying from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in just over 10 hours. During his career, Iglesias has sold more than 250 million records in different languages, released 77 records and performed more than 5,000 concerts. He is awaiting delivery of two Gulfstream aircraft - a G550 and a G450. "In the 20 years I've owned Gulfstream jets, I have always been able to count on the reliability of the airplane and the support of Gulfstream's service centers to meet my busy schedule," said Iglesias. "Gulfstream jets offer the cutting edge in technology and unparalleled performance. For me, the word 'Gulfstream' stands for both a superb product and an outstanding company. It is an honor to be a member of the Gulfstream family and a part of this recent record-setting flight." The G550 took off from Honolulu International Airport at 8:17 p.m. on Jan. 12. Piloted by Gulfstream senior international captain Larry S. Mueller, Gulfstream international captain David E. Smith and international captain Jack Mullican, the G550 flew east 5,106 nautical miles at an average cruise speed of 0.85 Mach, landing at Punta Cana International Airport the next day at 2:18 p.m. Flight attendant Karin OKelly provided in-flight cabin service to Iglesias and his guests. Gulfstream has submitted an application to the National Aeronautic Association to confirm this new city-pair record. BTW.....a G550 and a G450 will set you back at least $80M. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Top Notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 JULIO is one of my favorites.............................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Say Tom... A cross-merchandising idea for ya... With every sell of one of those, they get a complimentary pair of Jubilees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Back in the late 1990s I was out of the country on business. It wasa messed up project. Customer flew in thier top technical people in aG-5 or 6 cannot remember the name exactly. Engine was nearly thediameter of the fuselage. A major fuel sucker. I was heading home after 5 days on the project and they asked meto stay for a 2:00 PM meeting. "Sorry I have a non refundable ticket Icannot change" is the normal excuse I use to leave town. Theydecided I needed to stay and they put me in the one empty seat on theprivate jet. Most likely never happen to me again, but it was way coolwhile it lasted. Tree huggers hate private planes but they are a blast. Wealth has its privilidge. I just question Al Gore flying private and being so publicly, environmentally focused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Oh well.....I was trying to download a picture of a Gulfstream that I use for an avatar once in a while but this computer is being stubborn today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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