Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, is the largest manufacturer of business jet or private jet aircraft in the world. Gulfstream Aerospace is headquartered in Savannah, GA and has produced more than 1,600 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. The company has six aviation services throughout the US and in London, UK and employs a workforce of over 8,000. General Dynamics acquired Gulfstream Aerospace in 1999 and in 2005 revenues reach $591.8 million.
Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of wide-cabin business jet from midsize jets to heavy jet types; including, the Gulfstream G150®; the Gulfstream G200®; Gulfstream G350®; Gulfstream G450®; Gulfstream G500® and the Gulfstream G550®. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales ®. The Gulfstream jet aircraft are considered by many to be the most luxurious business jet on the market; some Gulfstream jets even come equipped with showers and wet bars. Gulfstream Aerospace markets its business jets as an affective business asset for growing international corporations that need frequent and fast transportation.
The smallest Gulfstream aircraft - G150, seats up to eight passengers, cruises at 528 mph, has a range of 2,950 nm, and costs approximately $17.5 M. The largest jet aircraft in Gulfstream’s fleet is the G550 and provides seating up to 19, cruises at 562 mph, has a range of 6,750 nm, and costs approximately $46.0 M.