Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 1,000th aircraft wing at its Savannah-based in-house precision manufacturing facility. This accomplishment reflects the company's technological advancements and its commitment to innovation since starting wing production in Savannah in 2012.
Key Details:
- Models Using Savannah-Manufactured Wings:
- Gulfstream G800
- Gulfstream G700
- Gulfstream G650ER
- Gulfstream G600
- Gulfstream G500
- Gulfstream G400
- Installation of the Milestone Wing: The 1,000th wing shipset will be installed on a G600.
Leadership Statement:
Mark Burns, Gulfstream's president, highlighted the achievement as a testament to the company's advanced technology, production capabilities, and talented workforce. He emphasized the importance of in-house manufacturing facilities in ensuring quality, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Manufacturing Evolution:
- Gulfstream's next-generation fleet builds on the innovations of the G650.
- The company has implemented design and production commonalities across its fleet, supported by purpose-built manufacturing facilities.
- To meet growing customer demand, Gulfstream expanded its wing production facility in 2022, alongside increased production of G600, G500, and G400 models.
About Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.:
- Gulfstream was founded with a vision of using aviation to drive business growth.
- The company launched the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I, in 1958.
- Today, over 3,200 Gulfstream aircraft are in operation globally.
- Gulfstream, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, continually invests in research and innovation for new aircraft and technologies.
Fleet Highlights:
- Super-midsize Gulfstream G280
- Record-setting Gulfstream G650 and G650ER
- Next-generation aircraft:
- Gulfstream G400
- Gulfstream G500
- Gulfstream G600
- Gulfstream G700
- Gulfstream G800
