I nearly spilled my coffee when I saw the specs on this thing. The aviation world just got turned upside down with a private jet that can literally fly from London to almost ANYWHERE without stopping. Yeah, you read that right.

The Gulfstream G800 has officially snagged both FAA and EASA certifications, making it the undisputed champion of long-range private aircraft. My buddy who works at an executive charter service texted me last night: "This thing is going to make our current fleet look like Toyota Corollas."

9,000 Miles? Are You Kidding Me?

Let's put this in perspective. This beast can fly 9,000 miles non-stop. That's like flying from New York to Tokyo, taking a nap, and still having enough fuel to continue to Bangkok. The only major city it can't reach from London is Sydney (and I bet some engineer at Gulfstream is losing sleep trying to solve that problem).

Back in 2019, I spent 22 miserable hours on a commercial flight with two layovers to reach Singapore. The G800 would've gotten me there in one straight shot while I lounged in leather luxury.

Speed Demon (With a Rolls Royce Heart)

It's not just about the distance. This airborne palace cruises at 570 knots, which is just a hair slower than the Bombardier Global 8000 (currently the fastest private jet you can buy).

How does it achieve that kind of speed? Two words: Rolls Royce. The engines paired with that sleek aerodynamic wing design make this thing cut through the sky like... well, like a $75 million private jet should.

God. Remember when we thought Concorde was impressive?

The Interior Would Make a Billionaire Blush

I've been in some nice planes before. Nothing like this.

The G800 features three separate living areas plus a crew compartment. It can seat 19 passengers and sleep 10 of them comfortably. The carpet alone probably costs more than my car.

What really got me was teh windows. Sixteen massive panoramic oval windows that make you feel like you're floating through the clouds rather than sealed in a metal tube. One industry insider told me, "We had a Saudi prince tour the mockup last year. His only complaint was that it didn't have a swimming pool."

Why You'll Feel Less Like Garbage After Flying

Ever notice how exhausted you feel after a long flight? That's partly because typical cabins are pressurized to feel like you're at 8,000 feet. The G800 maintains a cabin altitude of just 2,840 feet while cruising at 41,000 feet.

Translation: you'll arrive feeling human instead of zombie.

Plus it has high-speed WiFi throughout the cabin. Because heaven forbid the ultra-wealthy can't check their stock portfolios while crossing the Atlantic.

Coming Soon to a Billionaire Near You

With launches planned across the US and Europe, this aircraft is about to become the new status symbol for people who already have everything. I tried to get pricing information from Gulfstream directly, but their sales rep just laughed adn said, "If you have to ask..."

Industry estimates put the starting price around $71.5 million. And that's before you customize anything.

Listen. I'm not saying I'm jealous, but if anyone needs a travel companion to test this thing out, my passport is current and I make excellent conversation.

The rest of us will just have to keep dreaming while we cram into economy class with our knees touching our chins.