Gulfstream News

Gulfstream had its clean-sheet G500 will be on display at the 2018 Russian Business Aviation Exhibition (RUBAE), Sept. 12-14, in Moscow. The G500’s RUBAE debut came just after the aircraft earned its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration type and production certificates in July.

In an unprecedented move General Dynamics company Gulfstream has acquired the nacelle line from manufacturer Nordam. You would remember that they were having some issues with this supplier relating to delivering nacelles for its brand newly certificated G500 and the soon to be certified G600. "Gulfstream has been operating the Tulsa line since early September, as part of an agreement with Nordam to address its July bankruptcy filing," the airframer says. The deal, filed in a Delaware bankruptcy court, allowed Savannah-headquartered Gulfstream to restart nacelle manufacturing "and provide for the eventual transfer of the programme's assets". A bankruptcy judge approved the transfer on 26th of September thereby allowing Gulfstream to complete the acquisition. It also clears the way for Nordam to emerge from Chapter 11.

Short video showing the Gulfstream G650 performing steep approach.

Gulfstream G600 Interior design tour at the recently concluded NBAA-BACE.

Gulfstream virtual and immersive experiences.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced the opening of its new Sales office in Vienna and new Sales team appointments in Europe, part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience. The Vienna Sales office is located in the exclusive Goldenes Quartier in the heart of Vienna’s historic first district. Based there are Matt Sandidge, regional vice president of Sales for Central and Eastern Europe, Greece, Turkey and Israel, and the recently appointed regional vice president of Sales for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Michael Rusetski. Sandidge and Rusetski report to Trevor Esling, regional senior vice president of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent, who is based in Gulfstream’s London Sales and Design Center.

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Gulfstream began delivering G500s to its customers in late 2018. Now there are more than 10 of the type in service. The aircraft, which earned its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration type and production certificates in July 2018 and entered service in September.

Gulfstream opened a design center in Manhattan (in the latter part of 2018) making it now possible for you to order and design your next Gulfstream model in New York. The other design centers around the world include; London, Dallas, Savannah, Georgia, and Long Beach, California. After you have signed contract for the plane you can use this design center to bring together your ideas to a complete working interior.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced its first sale of sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to a Gulfstream operator. The customer, a U.S.-based multinational corporation, purchased 20,000 pounds of SAJF from Gulfstream’s Long Beach, California, facility for its Gulfstream G550.

"This sale is a direct result of our efforts to increase the visibility and availability of sustainable alternative jet fuel for our customers," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. "We are committed to helping promote increased use of SAJF throughout the industry. We’ve been using the fuel since 2016 with our corporate, demonstration and Flight Test fleets, and we’re now proud to offer it to operators as well. We look forward to the day this fuel is commonplace in our industry and we are all doing our part to reduce emissions worldwide."

Gulfstream announced at a recent SAJF event, Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability, at California’s Van Nuys Airport, that it would offer SAJF this year to customers using its Long Beach facility. The SAJF is available earlier than expected. Also, Gulfstream will start using it on large-cabin aircraft completions flights departing from Long Beach Airport. Gulfstream has used a 30/70 blend of low-carbon, drop-in SAJF and Jet-A in operations at its Savannah headquarters since 2012. California-based World Energy, which has a refinery approximately 10 miles from Long Beach Airport, produces the SAJF Gulfstream uses.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced its first sale of sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to a Gulfstream operator. The customer, a U.S.-based multinational corporation, purchased 20,000 pounds of SAJF from Gulfstream’s Long Beach, California, facility for its Gulfstream G550.

"This sale is a direct result of our efforts to increase the visibility and availability of sustainable alternative jet fuel for our customers," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. "We are committed to helping promote increased use of SAJF throughout the industry. We’ve been using the fuel since 2016 with our corporate, demonstration and Flight Test fleets, and we’re now proud to offer it to operators as well. We look forward to the day this fuel is commonplace in our industry and we are all doing our part to reduce emissions worldwide."

Gulfstream announced at a recent SAJF event, Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability, at California’s Van Nuys Airport, that it would offer SAJF this year to customers using its Long Beach facility. The SAJF is available earlier than expected. Also, Gulfstream will start using it on large-cabin aircraft completions flights departing from Long Beach Airport. Gulfstream has used a 30/70 blend of low-carbon, drop-in SAJF and Jet-A in operations at its Savannah headquarters since 2012. California-based World Energy, which has a refinery approximately 10 miles from Long Beach Airport, produces the SAJF Gulfstream uses.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has premiered the first episode of its all-new documentary, “Creating Symmetry,” a series that showcases the making of the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckTM — the industry’s most technologically advanced flight deck, currently in service on the clean-sheet Gulfstream G500.

"Viewers can expect a captivating look into the extraordinary commitment and effort involved in developing a true clean-sheet design — something truly innovative,” said Jeannine Haas, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Gulfstream. "The series features a host of past and present industry leaders, all of whom went to great lengths to revolutionize aircraft technology."

A look at the Gulfstream Special Missions TRSA (Telemetry Range Support Aircraft ) aircraft which was built off the same long range G550 platform.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced its design team has been shortlisted for two International Yacht & Aviation Awards. The ultralong-range Gulfstream G650ER interior has been shortlisted for the Private Jet Design award, and the clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 was shortlisted for the Private Jet Design Concept award. Gulfstream earned The International Yacht & Aviation Awards for Private Jet Design in 2018 and 2017 for the all-new Gulfstream G600 and flagship G650ER, respectively. The ergonomically advanced Gulfstream-designed seats on the G500 and G600 also earned an International Yacht & Aviation Award in the Product category in 2018.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced the establishment of the Dan D. Nale Engineering Scholarship Endowment Fund for students who are pursuing degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering. “We are grateful to Dan for his generosity and support of our industry’s future workforce,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “During his career here, Dan made a significant contribution to Gulfstream’s legacy of innovation, and now that impact is even stronger thanks to this scholarship endowment.” Nale retired as Gulfstream’s senior vice president of Programs, Engineering and Test in April after more than 30 years with the company. He now works as an engineering professor at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. “Education has long been a priority for me and my family,” said Nale, who earned a doctorate in engineering from the University of South Carolina. “I am honored to work with Gulfstream to help future generations of engineers get the education they need to be successful in this industry.”

With the 2019 Atlantic basin hurricane season already underway officially since the start of this month (and running through to November) NOAA has been preparing their aircraft for the season. One of them is the Gulfstream GIV-SP nicknamed 'GONZO'. Below you see a photo of this specialized Gulfstream G-IV series aircraft.

Gulfstream delivered two more aircraft to Qatar Executive. One was another G650ER and the other another G500. The executive jets were added to the Qatar Executive fleet earlier this month and no brings the fleet to 18. Executive Vice President of Qatar Executive, Mr. Ettore Rodaro, said: "These truly advanced jets enable us to offer an unparalleled flying experience to our global clientele, who I am sure will be thrilled when flying on board these aircrafts". "We are proud of the strong relationship we have with the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and we look forward to receiving further jets from them in the future". Qatar Executive currently operates a fleet of 18 state-of-the-art private jets, including six Gulfstream G650ERs, four Gulfstream G500s, three Bombardier Challenger 605s, four Global 5000s and one Global XRS. In 2019, Qatar Executive is set to receive additional G500s and G650ER.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently announced it has expanded its European sales team with the addition of two new regional vice presidents.

Chris Edwards was recently appointed regional vice president of Sales for Northern Europe, covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Edwards brings to Gulfstream 14 years of experience in the aviation industry and has held positions at NetJets Europe, Hawker Beechcraft in the Asia-Pacific region and Embraer Executive Jets in Europe and Asia Pacific. He is also a former Royal Air Force pilot.

Alessandro Scarpellini has been named regional vice president of Sales for Southern Europe, including Switzerland. Prior to joining Gulfstream, Scarpellini was director of sales for Embraer Executive Jets in Africa and Western Europe. Before joining the business-aviation industry, Scarpellini worked in the oil and gas sector. He also served as the personal assistant to an Italian prime minister. Edwards and Scarpellini report to Trevor Esling, Gulfstream’s senior regional vice president of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Edwards is based at Gulfstream’s London Sales and Design Center, and Scarpellini is based in Rimini, Italy.

Ever wondered what it is like to paint a business jet, a Gulfstream in particular. Here is an idea from their viewpoint.

Have a look inside the newly unveiled G700 by Gulfstream which was unveiled today at the 2019 NBAA-BACE.

A short video clip highlighting the LED technology in the cabin of the all-new G700 that is ultimately designed to help you, the passenger to feel better rested after long non-stop missions.