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Gulfstream Is Woven Into the Fabric of Savannah

How an ultra-long-range business jet manufacturer became Savannah’s largest private employer.

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Gulfstream’s wing production facility in Savannah, Georgia, churned out its 1,000th wing in December. [Credit: Jack Daleo]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Gulfstream Aerospace is deeply rooted in Savannah, Georgia, serving as the city's largest private employer and a global hub for its manufacturing, research and development, and extensive customer support operations, employing over 20,000 people worldwide.
  • The company is rapidly expanding its diverse fleet with new models like the recently unveiled G300, G400, G700, and G800, and expects to make approximately 150 global deliveries in 2025, supported by flexible production capabilities.
  • Gulfstream is making substantial investments in expanding its global customer support network, new facilities, technologies, and extensive personnel training, while also fostering local talent through partnerships with Savannah's educational institutions.
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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.

Jack Daleo

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.

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