Gulfstream announced the final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. [Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.]
Key Takeaways:
The final Gulfstream G650 has rolled off the production line, marking the end of an era for the legendary business jet.
The G650 and G650ER models are celebrated as "industry standard," having surpassed 1 million flight hours and holding over 125 world speed records.
Gulfstream pledges continued support for the existing G650 fleet for decades, including future upgrades like Starlink high-speed internet and avionics enhancements.
Innovations introduced with the G650's design and manufacturing processes laid the groundwork for Gulfstream's next-generation aircraft.
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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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
