Rolls-Royce has announced that the Pearl 700 engine, exclusively designed for the Gulfstream G700 and G800, has received official certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Rolls-Royce, the renowned British engineering company, has proudly announced that its Pearl 700 engine, exclusively designed for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s latest business aircraft models, the Gulfstream G700 and G800, has received official certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This remarkable achievement further solidifies Rolls-Royce’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge aviation solutions. With this recent FAA certification, Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream are poised to redefine the possibilities of business aviation by delivering unparalleled performance and efficiency in the form of the G700 and G800 aircraft.
The Pearl 700 engine was meticulously developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation Engines in Dahlewitz, Germany. Custom-designed to power Gulfstream’s newest products, it empowers these aircraft to undertake ultra-long-range missions at nearly the speed of sound. The engine had previously earned its type certification from the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in September 2022, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
Throughout a comprehensive indoor and outdoor testing program, the Pearl 700 engine demonstrated exceptional performance across various conditions. It seamlessly operated at both sea-level and altitude conditions, showcasing its versatility by using conventional jet fuel as well as 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The engine also proved its resilience in simulated bird-strike, cross-wind, ice, hail, and water ingestion scenarios, successfully passing the critical fan blade containment test, where a fan blade is intentionally released at maximum speed.
These exhaustive tests were conducted at multiple Rolls-Royce facilities across Europe and North America. These included Dahlewitz, Germany; Bristol, UK; Manitoba and Montreal, Canada; the outdoor jet engine testing facility located at NASA’s John C Stennis Space Centre in Mississippi, USA; and the altitude test bed at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA.
Dr. Dirk Geisinger, Director – Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce said, “This latest certification by the FAA for our Pearl 700 engine illustrates once again Rolls-Royce’s unique capabilities to design, test, build and certify highly efficient and reliable aircraft engines. This makes us really proud and is also a testament to the dedication of our global team to support our customer Gulfstream and the upcoming entry into service of the G700 and G800. We have worked closely with the FAA, EASA and Gulfstream to achieve this certification and I would like to thank all of them for their continued support.”
Mark Burns, President, Gulfstream said, “We are excited about this latest advancement towards G700 and G800 certification. The G700 and G800 are introducing new standards for efficiency and performance in the business aviation industry thanks to the combination of Gulfstream aerodynamics and the Pearl 700’s efficiencies. We are seeing great demand for the technology, cabin comfort and ultralong-range capabilities the G700 and G800 will provide our customers.”
The Pearl 700 engine integrates the Advance2 engine core, recognized as the most efficient core available in the business aviation sector. Combined with a new low-pressure system, it delivers an impressive eight percent increase in take-off thrust, reaching 18,250lbf compared to the BR725 engine. Additionally, the engine boasts a five percent higher efficiency rate while maintaining its renowned low noise and emissions performance.
Designed with reliability at its core, the Pearl 700 engine is supported by Rolls-Royce CorporateCare Enhanced, a comprehensive service program in business aviation. This program offers substantial financial and operational benefits to customers, including increased asset value, risk mitigation, and protection against unforeseen costs.
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Rolls-Royce stands as the world’s leading supplier of business aviation engines, powering over 4,100 business aircraft in service. Approximately 70 percent of new deliveries are enrolled in the CorporateCare program, a testament to its attractiveness to customers. In 2022, business aviation contributed 21 percent of Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace revenue, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to the sector and its innovative solutions.
