Gulfstream’s wing production facility in Savannah, Georgia, churned out its 1,000th wing in December. [Credit: Jack Daleo]
Key Takeaways:
Gulfstream Aerospace is the largest private employer and manufacturer in Savannah, Georgia, with a vast operational footprint and deep commitment to local growth, employing nearly two-thirds of its global workforce there.
The company is rapidly expanding its next-generation business jet fleet, having recently unveiled the G300 and with new models like the G400 nearing certification, projecting 150 global deliveries in 2025.
Gulfstream has invested significantly ($620 million over 10 years) in its global customer support services, facilities (including the largest service footprint in business aviation), and personnel training to support its growing fleet.
SAVANNAH, Georgia—Here outside Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV), it’s Gulfstream Aerospace as far as the eye can see.
When Mark Burns joined Gulfstream as an engineer in 1983, the company had about 100 employees. The G-IV—which would go on to become one of the world’s most popular business jets—had only just been conceived.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
