Marcus W. Bennett (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1l (Landplanes: take off weight 35 000 to 45 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
984,89 km/h
Date 
07 Feb 2026
Course / Location 
Chicago, IL (USA) - Barcelona (Spain)
Claimant 
Marcus W. Bennett (USA)
Crew 
Nathaniel M. Grout (USA), Erik Kauber (USA)
Type of engine 
PW 814 GA
Aircraft 
G-VII - G500
Aircraft manufacturer 
Gulfstream
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney Canada