Gulfstream announced the final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. [Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.]
Key Takeaways:
Gulfstream Aerospace has produced its final G650 aircraft, marking the end of a "legendary era" for the company.
The G650 and G650ER became the "industry standard," surpassing 1 million flight hours and setting over 125 world speed records, including winning the Robert J. Collier Trophy.
While production has ceased, Gulfstream will continue to support the existing G650 fleet for decades with ongoing customer support, program management, and advanced technology upgrades.
The last Gulfstream G650 has rolled off the production line and on its way to the final phase of production at the manufacturer’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. said Wednesday.
The news marks an end of a “legendary era,” the company said.
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