At the end of September, Gulfstream launched its G300—a clean-sheet design that replaces the G280—showcasing an interior volume nearly 100 cubic feet greater than that of its predecessor. It also offers the lowest cabin altitude in its class, as well as the new Harmony Flight Deck avionics suite with six touchscreens, synthetic-vision 3-D runway displays, and Gulfstream’s Predictive Landing Performance system. Citing the new technology and safety features, Gulfstream’s president Mark Burns says the G300 will “reenergize” the super midsize jets category. Not that the segment was slacking—far from it. Blending transcontinental range with manageable operating costs, super midsize jets have become the sweet spot of private aviation, especially as they close in on the space, performance, and technology of their larger-cabin counterparts, without as heavy a price tag. “We’re very bullish on the super mids—they’re eight full seats in a stand-up cabin with a lot of space,” says Rolland Vincent,..
