News archive: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Airframer

3 September

ReleaseMobix Labs secures 1,500-component Gulfstream production order

22 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace boosts world-leading EWIS capability in Chihuahua

13 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace shares business update ahead of Farnborough International Airshow

7 July

ReleaseClearing the skies: Gulfstream demonstrates emissions reductions with SAF at 50,000 feet

5 March

ReleaseMobix Labs receives new orders as Gulfstream aircraft production continues

5 March

ReleaseMobix Labs: receives new Gulfstream aircraft component orders as production continues

20 January

ReleaseFlightSafety International receives EASA and UK CAA certification for Gulfstream G700 flight simulator at Farnborough Learning Centre

12 January

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 secure EASA steep-approach certification

11 December

The G300 took off from Ben Gurion International Airport and flew for 2 hours and 25 minutes at Mach 0.75.

Super-midsize G300 completes first flight

First flight lasted over two hours at 30,000 feet and followed 2,000 hours of ground testing and two test aircraft already in production.

16 October

Honeywell will maintain 24/7 white glove service for JetWave X customers.

Gulfstream works with Honeywell to certify JetWave X for business jets

The partnership aims to equip GIV, GV, G450, G500, G550, G600, G650 and G700 aircraft with high-speed, reliable connectivity for passengers and crew.

2 October

Gulfstream has already completed 22,000 hours of lab testing and begun building two more test aircraft.

Gulfstream introduces G300 with Harmony and panoramic windows

The super-midsize G300 was revealed in Savannah with a mock-up and production images, and will offer improved range, comfort and new avionics features.

2 September

ReleaseJamco announces acquisition of Aerospace Technologies Group by Bain Capital, expanding global cabin interiors platform

28 August

The alliance will be headquartered at Mercer University in Macon.

Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance bring industry together

The alliance has been created to drive workforce development, industrial collaboration and advocacy, with Mercer University chosen as its home base in Macon.

11 August

ReleaseSignia Aerospace acquires Precise Flight, expanding capabilities in aviation safety and performance

22 April

ReleaseLittlejohn Capital announces acquisition of 3P Processing

17 April

The G800 achieved certification with a take-off distance of 5,812 ft and a landing distance of 3,105 ft.

Gulfstream earns FAA and EASA certification for G800 after performance upgrade

Final certifications have confirmed longer range and higher cruise speeds, along with shorter take-off and landing distances than expected.

26 February

ReleaseArgonaut Private Equity announces acquisition of Pryer Aerospace

13 February

The G650 aircraft family has set over 125 world speed records, including a round-the-world flight with one stop.

Final Gulfstream G650 rolls off the line

The last G650 has moved to Gulfstream’s Appleton facility for completions before delivery, while the fleet continues to set records and influence the next generation of aircraft.

5 December

Gulfstream produces 1,000th aircraft wing in Savannah

In 2022, Gulfstream announced the expansion of its wing production facility as well as an expansion of G600, G500 and G400 manufacturing to meet growing customer demand.

2 December

ReleaseFirst outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

28 November

The G500 and G600 each offer a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925.

Demand drives Gulfstream G500/G600 deliveries past 300

The delivery follows other recent accomplishments for the G500 and G600, including surpassing 100,000 flight hours each in June.

18 October

ReleaseHermith GmbH announces certification of one more production site in China by DNV under the standards ISO 9001 and EN 9100

14 October

ReleaseGogo receiving unprecedented demand for Gogo Galileo HDX

21 August

All-new Gulfstream G400 completes first flight

The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. and returned 2 hours, 54 minutes later, having reached a speed of Mach 0.85 and altitude of 41,000 feet/12,497 metres.

30 July

ReleaseBarnes Aerospace announces long-term agreement with MTU Aero Engines AG valued at $33 million

24 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace relocating Singapore plant to new $250M manufacturing facility in Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore

23 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace expands composite and electrical wiring systems capabilities in Chihuahua

22 May

The G700 is now FAA and EASA type certified and customer deliveries have commenced.

Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification

EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for many more international customers, and Gulfstream is excited to see its next-generation fleet grow around the world.

10 April

The G700 cabin supplemental type certifications officially approve the interior outfitting of the G700 and its cabin air purification system.

Gulfstream's G700 earns additional certifications

Production methods were designed with the Savannah-based research and development team and include advanced automation, 3D model designs, and robotic and bonding techniques.

3 April

The G700 cabin altitude, already the lowest in business aviation, was further reduced to 2,840ft while flying at 41,000ft.

Gulfstream's G700 earns FAA certification

The G700's FAA certification also confirmed two new performance improvements: a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet and a landing distance of 3,150ft, both shorter than originally anticipated.

9 November

Staff mark the opening of new manufacturing capacity in Savannah.

Gulfstream expands next-generation manufacturing facility

The G400, G500 and G600 have commonalities that increase manufacturing efficiencies. These mean that Gulfstream has the flexibility to easily expand production lines to meet the growing demand.

13 September

The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and can fly 6,650 nautical miles/12,316 kilometers at Mach 0.90 or 7,750 nm/14,353 km at Mach 0.85, and its maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 makes it the fastest aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.

Pearl engine earns certification from FAA

During the comprehensive indoor and outdoor test programme, the engine demonstrated its performance operating at sea-level and altitude conditions on both conventional jet fuel and 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

12 September

ReleaseBAE Systems and L3Harris deliver first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force

5 September

ReleaseGulfstream announces increased G700 range, other performance enhancements

4 September

ReleaseSatys Aerospace signs new agreement with MBRAH to launch construction of new paint hangar at Dubai South - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

2 August

ReleaseGulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

19 July

Lift off for the second G800 test article.

Second Gulfstream G800 joins the flight test fleet

The second test aircraft is dedicated to environmental control systems, avionics and flight controls and builds on the more than 1,600 test points already accomplished by the first G800 flight test article.

25 May

The G700 continues to exceed Gulfstream's expectations throughout all facets of the flight test program.

Flight testing confirms Gulfstream's G700 performance

The G700 demonstrated excellent stability and control in takeoff, landing and climbing during field performance and flying qualities trials during two months of testing at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida.

21 May

ReleaseGulfstream G800 makes continental debut

23 February

The GKN Aerospace facility in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Mexican expansion will serve business jet makers

The Chihuahua facility currently supplies advanced composite and metal structures, special processes and engineering services for leading aerospace customers including Airbus, Gulfstream and Honda Aircraft.

15 February

ReleaseGulfstream delivers 100th G600

20 October

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