Flexjet Confirms Its Commitment to Having the Most Modern Ultra Luxury Fleet in the Sky with Addition of the Gulfstream G500
June 25, 2026
- Gulfstream G700, G650, G500 and G450 Private Jets Anchor Expanding Large‑Cabin and Ultra-Long-Range Fleet
- G500 Elevates Flexjet’s Distinction as the Only Fractional Provider Offering Access to Gulfstream Aircraft
- Flexjet’s Gulfstream Fleet is Largest Owned, Operated and Maintained in the World
CLEVELAND, June 25, 2026 – Flexjet, the global leader in luxury private aviation, today affirmed its commitment to having the most modern fleet in the world with the addition of the Gulfstream G500, which has formally entered the Flexjet fleet. As large-cabin aircraft with international range continue to be coveted under shared ownership arrangements, Flexjet has entered into an agreement with Gulfstream for exclusivity as the only fractional provider to receive delivery of new Gulfstream G500 and G700 aircraft.
One of the first moves made after the Flexjet acquisition was to diversify the aircraft types that had, until then, been solely Bombardier aircraft. Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci, who is a Gulfstream pilot himself, first thought of Gulfstream – a name that is aspirational even for private jet owners. Ricci placed a massive order for new Gulfstream aircraft in 2014 and changed the trajectory of the company. Not only did the Gulfstream jets have extraordinary ramp presence, but their international range opened up the world to Flexjet fractional aircraft Owners. Today, Flexjet flies the largest owned, operated and maintained Gulfstream fleet in the world.
Last year Flexjet introduced the ultra-long range Gulfstream G700 and expanded Flexjet’s prestigious Gulfstream offering to four types, that now includes the G700, G650, G500 and G450. The G500 will gradually replace the G450s and will serve as the large cabin aircraft type going forward.
An evolution of the successful Gulfstream G450, the G500 introduces notable performance improvements. The aircraft offers an increased travel range of 5,200 nautical miles and a boosted long-range offering at high-speed cruising at Mach 0.90 - close to the speed of sound. This additional range will allow nonstop flights to and from intercontinental city pairs, such as New York to London. In addition to flying farther and faster, the sleek modernized G500 is 33% more fuel-efficient, able to fly nearly 1,000 nautical miles farther on the same amount of fuel.
Inside the cabin, 14 of the largest windows ever used on a private jet fill each zone with light, creating a bright and open feel. Compared with other manufacturers that use circular cabin cross-sections, Gulfstream’s unique, ergonomic design maximizes head and shoulder space for ultimate comfort. Cabin altitudes of only 3,255 feet while flying at 41,000 feet, with 100% fresh air that is completely replenished every two to three minutes, means the G500 boosts wellness with a more natural, healthy cabin environment unmatched in its class.
The Gulfstream G500 will operate as part of Flexjet’s celebrated Red Label by Flexjet program, delivering to fractional Owners the industry’s highest levels of personalization and service. Red Label offers access to the world’s most modern fractional jet fleet, truly unique artisan interiors making up the LXi Cabin Collection and flight crews assigned to a single, specific aircraft/tail number. These crews include Flexjet Cabin Servers who have undergone advanced training at Flexjet’s Red Label Academy outside of London. Red Label has evolved to include curated moments beyond the aircraft cabin as well, including the FXLUXE Travel Guides and Chairman’s Club destination experiences available on a gratis basis to Flexjet’s Red Label aircraft Owners.
The introduction of the G500 reinforces Flexjet’s position as a leader in long-range and ultra-long-range private jet travel. With these Gulfstream aircraft in service, Owners enjoy the freedom to travel with access to nearly limitless destinations. Backed by the industry’s largest in-house maintenance network, exclusive private terminals and dedicated helicopter operations in both the U.S. and Europe, Flexjet delivers a travel experience that becomes a genuine extension of their aircraft Owner’s lives.
About Flexjet
Flexjet, a global leader in luxury private aviation, first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing and is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 26 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating, a 4AIR Bronze Sustainable Rating and is certified at Stage 3 with IS-BAO. Flexjet Technical Services, a fully integrated maintenance and product support infrastructure, has operations in the U.S., Canada and Europe and its primary mission is to support the maintenance of the Flexjet fleet. Red Label by Flexjet, a market differentiator, features an ultra-modern fleet, flight crews assigned to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. The global fleet includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Praetor 500 and 600, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 and the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700. Flexjet’s helicopter division, which serves the northeastern United States, Florida and the United Kingdom, offers leases, helicopter cards and interchange access for its aircraft Owners. Flexjet owns, operates and maintains its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters, which boast 55,000 hours of safe flying certified by Wyvern and ARG/US. For more details, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Instagram @Flexjetllc.
Contact:
Susan Ruiz Patton
Flexjet Head of External Communications
216-333-9526 (mobile)
Susan.Ruiz.Patton@flexjet.com