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Gulfstream G500 business jet has made its Nigerian debut this week, the U.S.Consulate in Lagos has said in a statement on Friday.
The launch took place with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s senior executives visiting Nigeria to give the nation’s existing and potential customers an opportunity to “experience firsthand the new aircraft’s cutting-edge technology, unparalleled comfort and superior craftsmanship,” according to the statement.
The Gulfstream G500 business jet will be on display for private viewing at the ExecuJet Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on February 16 and 17.
Commercial Counsellor, Brent Omdahl,reaffirmed to the senior leaders from various sectors of the country’s economy, the strong economic ties between the United States and Nigeria.
“The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service continues to facilitate long term business relationships between companies from the United States and Nigeria. We are excited to welcome this stellar group from the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to share their experience and expertise with Nigerian business executives,” Omdahl said.
Private aviation is a growing industry in Nigeria, which is home to more than 20 Gulfstream business aircraft, most of them large-cabin, long-range jets capable of connecting companies and business owners with their corporate interests around the globe.
According to the statement, the Gulfstream G500 can fly 8,149 km at nine-tenths the speed of sound, easily carrying passengers from Lagos to London or Moscow.
At Mach 0.85, the aircraft can also travel 9,630 km, linking Lagos with Caracas or Mumbai,it noted.
