Airplane Builder Gulfstream To Expand Operations in Savannah, Add 1,600 Jobs to the Region

Apr. 6—SAVANNAH, Ga. — Gulfstream, an American aircraft manufacturer based in Savannah, Georgia, announced Thursday it plans to build a new airplane manufacturing facility and create 1,600 new jobs, bringing a $150 million capital investment to the region.

"We are excited to announce the latest development in Gulfstream's support of the growing demand for our next-generation fleet around the world," said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. "Continued investments in state-of-the-art products, modern customer support facilities and our communities sets Gulfstream apart in our industry."

Gulfstream currently employs over 11,000 people in Chatham County, the company said in a press release.

"They have become a major part of the Savannah region by investing in their facilities, creating high-wage jobs and giving back to the community through many initiatives and partnerships," Savannah Economic Development Authority President and CEO Trip Tollison said.

Savannah is located 25 miles south of Bluffton on SC 46 and and SC 315.

This story was originally published April 6, 2023, 2:29 PM.

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