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2026
12 January

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 secure EASA steep-approach certification

2024
5 December Manufacturing continues apace.

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.

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.

21 August Lift-off!

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.

2023
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.

2 August

ReleaseGulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

21 May

ReleaseGulfstream G800 makes continental debut

15 February

ReleaseGulfstream delivers 100th G600

2022
20 October

Savannah expansion will boost G400 production

A manufacturing facility expansion will also augment ongoing growth at Gulfstream's wing production facility adjacent to the G400, G500 and G600 manufacturing building.

2021
8 December

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 demonstrate steep approach, celebrate certification milestones

7 October Gulfstream introduces the G800, its longest range aircraft and the G400 in the large cabin aircraft class.

Gulfstream unveils the comfortable G400 and long range G800

The G800 is the longest range aircraft in Gulfstream history and will be powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, while the G400 aims for comfort and high speed, with PW812GA Pratt & Whitney engines.

27 September

ReleaseGulfstream delivers 50th Gulfstream G600

2020
16 December

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first EASA-certified G600

17 June

ReleaseGulfstream sells last commercially available G550

11 May

ReleaseGulfstream G600 receives EASA approval

14 February

ReleaseAll new Gulfstream G700 makes first flight

4 February

ReleaseGulfstream launches worldwide tour of G700 cabin mock-up

2019
15 October

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns EASA certification

8 August

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first G600

25 July

ReleaseIndustry-changing Gulfstream G500 earns flying innovation award

28 June

ReleaseGulfstream G600 receives type certificate from Federal Aviation Administration

11 June

ReleaseAward-winning Gulfstream G600 to make International Paris Air Show debut

20 May

ReleaseGulfstream G600 closes in on type certification

7 February

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns innovation award for setting new safety standards

2018
5 December

ReleaseGulfstream to debut class-leading G500 and G600 at MEBAA Show 2018

15 October

ReleaseGulfstream G600 to deliver even better range

28 September

ReleaseGulfstream delivers first new-generation G500 on time

14 August

ReleaseAll-new Gulfstream G600 makes steady progress towards certification

20 July

ReleaseGulfstream G500 earns both type and production certificates

5 February

ReleaseGulfstream G500 entering final series of certification testing

19 January

ReleaseGulstream delivers final G450

2017
9 October

ReleaseGulfstream exceeds G500 and G600 planned performance

8 October

ReleaseFully outfitted Gulfstream G600 makes debut

29 August

ReleaseFully outfitted Gulfstream G600 test aircraft completes first flight

21 June

ReleaseFourth Gulfstream G600 test aircraft makes first flight

5 May

ReleaseThird Gulfstream G600 joins flight-test program

23 March

ReleaseGulfstream G500 on schedule for Certification

8 March

ReleaseGulfstream recognized for continuous focus on innovation and safety

24 February

ReleaseGulfstream flies second G600 test aircraft

2016
17 December

ReleaseGulfstream G600 takes flight ahead of schedule

31 October

ReleaseGulfstream unveils all-new G500 interior

31 October

ReleaseGulfstream G600 progressing toward first flight

21 October

ReleaseGulfstream G450 production to end, paving the way for the all-new G500

5 August

ReleaseGulfstream G500 production test aircraft makes first flight

16 June

ReleaseGulfstream completes ultimate load testing for G500

23 May

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 programs on track

11 April

ReleaseGulfstream G500 and G600 achieve program milestones

23 February

ReleaseGulfstream launches systems testing with first G600 Iron Bird flight

4 February

ReleaseGulfstream G500 completes flutter testing

2015
21 November

ReleaseSecond and third Gulfstream G500 join flight test program