Taiwan’s Win Air Takes Delivery of G550 Business Jet

Gulfstream Aerospace recently delivered its 300th large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550 business jet to a Taiwanese customer. The aircraft will be managed by pioneering Taiwan charter and aircraft management company, Win Air.

"Win Air is the first company of its kind in Taiwan, and we are once again proud to do business with its president, David Fei, and his organization," said Roger Sperry, Gulfstream regional senior vice president, International Sales, Gulfstream. "Win Air took delivery of a G550 last year, which was the first business jet to receive Taiwanese registration. Win Air knows the Gulfstream aircraft well and will be able to handle any questions or concerns its customer may have."

Win Air, which started as a private flight department, earned its Air Operator Certificate (equivalent to Part 135 certification) from Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration in August 2010. The company operates two U.S.-registered aircraft, a Gulfstream G450 and a GIV, along with its two Taiwan-registered G550s.

Powered by enhanced Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, the G550 has a range of 6,750 nm (12,501 km) at Mach 0.80 and a high-speed cruise capability of Mach 0.87. With its long legs, the G550 easily links Hong Kong with Los Angeles and Paris, and Tokyo with New York.

Win Air's location, Taipei Songshan International Airport in downtown Taipei, is ideal for business travelers.

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