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Aircraft · Savannah, Georgia · Est. 1958
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$25B
Valuation
$11.5B
Revenue
16k+
Employees
1958
Founded

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra-long-range business jets, designing and building the G280, G400, G500, G600, G650, G700, and flagship G800 aircraft from its headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. A wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics since 1999, Gulfstream serves corporate flight departments, charter operators, governments, and high-net-worth individuals across 170+ countries with aircraft that define the pinnacle of business aviation performance, range, and cabin experience.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-01-29
Coast Guard Takes Delivery of First Gulfstream G700 Command Aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard received its first Gulfstream G700 Long-Range Command and Control Aircraft on January 29, 2026, with a second aircraft contracted in October 2025 expected by end of fiscal year 2026.
Press Release·2026-01-28
Gulfstream Full-Year 2025 Revenue Grows 16.5% to $13B
Gulfstream posted full-year 2025 revenue of $13 billion, up 16.5% year-over-year, supported by 158 aircraft deliveries including 136 large-cabin jets, and a backlog of $21.83 billion following $15.5 billion in new orders.
Press Release·2026-01-28
Gulfstream Bizjet Sales Soar to Second-Best Quarter Ever in Q4 2025
Gulfstream recorded its second-best quarter ever for business jet sales in Q4 2025, with aerospace backlog climbing to $21.83 billion, up approximately $2.2 billion from the prior year, driven by strong demand for the G700 and G800.
Press Release·2025-10-15
Gulfstream Sets Record with 113 Deliveries in First Nine Months of 2025
Gulfstream achieved its highest nine-month delivery count in a decade with 113 aircraft through September 2025, setting the stage for a full-year target of approximately 150-158 aircraft across large-cabin and midsize jet segments.
Product Launch·2025-06-15
Gulfstream Delivers First G800 Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet
Gulfstream delivered the first production G800 ultra-long-range business jet in 2025, entering service as the world's longest-range business aircraft, capable of flying 8,000 nautical miles nonstop.
Company History
9 milestones
Gulfstream Aerospace traces its origins to 1958 when Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation developed the first Gulfstream I turboprop, creating a new category of dedicated executive transport aircraft for the corporate market.

Gulfstream Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
16,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
14,880 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Burns
Larry Flynn — Departments
· 14880 people across 12 depts

Gulfstream Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$11.5B
+12% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+12%
From $7.8B to $11.5B
Revenue / Employee
$719K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$7.8B
$8.6B
$9.5B
$10.7B
$11.5B
Market Share
Ultra-Long-Range Business Jets (>5,000 NM)
31%
share
Gulfstream
31%
Bombardier
35%
Dassault
18%
Textron Aviation
10%
Others
6%
$35B
TAM
$18B
SAM
$10.7B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Aircraft Sales70%
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul22%
Parts & Completions8%
Business Units
Aircraft Manufacturing70%
New aircraft design, manufacturing, and delivery operations headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, employing approximately 12,000 workers at the Savannah campus.
Product Support & Services30%
Global MRO network with 11 company-owned service centers and 9 authorized service facilities worldwide providing Gulfstream operators with maintenance and AOG support.

Gulfstream Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Engineering & Aircraft Design3800 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Regulatory
FAA Type Certification
Certified
All Gulfstream aircraft models including G280, G400, G500, G600, G700, and G800 hold FAA Type Certificates, the primary U.S. regulatory approval required for commercial and private aviation operations across all aircraft in Gulfstream's lineup.
Regulatory
EASA Type Certification
Certified
Gulfstream's full aircraft lineup holds EASA Type Certificates enabling operators to fly and maintain Gulfstream aircraft across all 27 EU member states and EASA-affiliated jurisdictions, critical for Gulfstream's substantial European customer base.
Regulatory
CAAC Type Validation
Certified
Gulfstream holds CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) type validations for its G280, G500, G600, and G650 models, enabling Gulfstream aircraft to be registered and operated by Chinese corporate and charter customers.
Quality
AS9100 Rev D
Certified
Gulfstream's aircraft manufacturing and assembly operations at Savannah, Georgia are AS9100 Rev D certified, the aerospace industry's quality management standard ensuring production consistency and traceability for safety-critical aircraft components.
Quality
ISO 9001
Certified
Gulfstream's support and services operations including its global MRO network and parts supply chain maintain ISO 9001 certification, ensuring consistent quality in the maintenance and overhaul of the 3,000+ aircraft in the global Gulfstream fleet.
Regulatory
ITAR Compliance
Compliant
Gulfstream complies with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for the export of its aircraft and avionics to foreign customers and governments, including managing ITAR-controlled components in the G700 and G800 advanced avionics systems.
Safety
DO-178C
Certified
Gulfstream's Symmetry Flight Deck avionics software is developed and certified to DO-178C DAL A (highest safety level), ensuring the flight management and primary flight display software meets FAA and EASA airworthiness requirements.
Safety
DO-254
Certified
Gulfstream's complex electronic hardware within the Symmetry Flight Deck and other avionics systems is certified to DO-254 DAL A, the hardware design assurance standard required for safety-critical airborne electronic systems.
Environmental
ISO 14001
Certified
Gulfstream's Savannah manufacturing campus maintains ISO 14001 environmental management certification, supporting General Dynamics' sustainability commitments including reducing VOC emissions from aircraft painting and composite manufacturing operations.
Safety
NBAA Safety Stand Down
Compliant
Gulfstream actively participates in NBAA's Business Aviation Safety Stand Down, incorporating the industry's voluntary safety initiatives into its training programs and promoting safety management systems (SMS) across its operator customer base.

Gulfstream Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
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Gulfstream Products & Competitors

Product Suite
5 products · select one to explore
Aircraft
Aircraft
G800
The world's longest-range business jet

The Gulfstream G800 is Gulfstream's ultra-long-range flagship aircraft capable of flying 8,000 nautical miles nonstop, connecting city pairs like New York to Singapore or London to Perth without stopping — farther than any other purpose-built business jet. Its 100% fresh-air cabin featuring the lowest cabin altitude in its class (2,916 feet at cruise), 10 large oval windows, and 46-inch 4K HDTVs redefines the in-flight experience for Fortune 500 executives, government VIP transport, and high-net-worth owners.

Use Cases
Flying a Fortune 500 CEO nonstop from New York to Singapore in 16 hours aboard the G800 without fuel stops or passenger disruptionProviding VIP head-of-state transport for a government delegation requiring CONUS to Middle East nonstop capabilityOperating a charter flight from London to Sydney for a high-net-worth individual requiring the G800's ultra-long-range reach
G800
Key Customers
NJT
NetJets
VJT
VistaJet
USG
U.S. Government
Competitive Intelligence
VSBombardier Global 8000
THEM

The Bombardier Global 8000 is an upcoming ultra-long-range business jet from Bombardier designed to be the world's longest-range business aircraft, targeting ultra-high-net-worth and government customers.

EDGE

Gulfstream G800 offers 8,000 NM range vs. Global 8000's 7,900 NM, with lower cabin altitude delivering superior passenger comfort on ultra-long flights

VSDassault Falcon 10X
THEM

The Dassault Falcon 10X is Dassault Aviation's flagship ultra-long-range business jet featuring a widebody cabin, 7,500 nm range, and advanced fly-by-wire systems for ultra-high-net-worth and government clients.

EDGE

G800's proven Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and FAA certification timeline provide operators lower entry risk than newer Falcon 10X program

VSBoeing Business Jet
THEM

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) are ultra-long-range corporate aircraft based on Boeing commercial airframes—such as the 737 MAX and 777X—customized with luxury interiors for high-net-worth and corporate customers.

EDGE

G800 delivers comparable range at significantly lower acquisition and operating cost than BBJ widebody conversions

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