BREAKING NEWS: Gulfstream launches G650

Sweet. At 9:00 EST this morning, Gulfstream announced their intentions for the launch of the G650, a brand new business jet built by what many consider to be the leader in business jets. This aircraft, dubbed "The New World Standard", is being haled as the widest, fastest, and longest range business jet in its class. With a departure from the standard Gulfstream cabin, the G650 will have a cabin more than 8 feet wide, and 6 feet high. It will have the largest windows of any aircraft at a staggering 28 inches. Powered by the new Rolls Royce BR725 (a derivative of the BR710 powering the G500 and G550), it will cruise at a speed near Mach .925 making it the fastest civil aircraft in the world. With a range of nearly 7,000 nm, the G650 can carry 8 people from Los Angeles to Cairo. The G50 will also feature a newly designed wing, the latest in advanced flight controls, the PlaneView II avionics system, and it's signature Enhanced Synthetic Vision. With first flight scheduled for sometime next year, Gulfstream is aiming for an entry into service by 2012. All I have to say is, "WOW". This is one amazing looking aircraft with some incredible features and specifications. Supposedly the market for this aircraft is already ripe. I can't wait to see this one on the ramp. Nice job, Gulfstream.