Founded in 1958, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, is one of the most recognized manufacturers of business jets. For decades, Gulfstream has been considered as one of the most innovative leaders in private jet design and manufacturing. Below, we take a brief look at the jet manufacturer’s history and a few of the most popular jet models our clients choose for private jet charters, from short domestic flights to long-range international flights.
Gulfstream Jets: Connecting the World’s Top Destinations
Gulfstream’s roots began in the 1950s when Grumman Aircraft Engineering Co., a company that engineered military aircraft, developed a jet for business travelers called the Grumman Gulfstream I (G-I) that could accommodate up to 12 passengers with a maximum speed of 350 mph and a range of 2,200 miles.
The success of this jet led to the next-generation aircraft and the first jet-powered Gulfstream business jets, the GII. In the 1980s, Gulfstream prioritized the development of the Gulfstream business jet industry with the delivery of approximately 40 Gulfstream GIIB aircraft in 1981.
The company’s name was changed to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation prior to its acquisition by Chrysler Corp. Soon after, Gulfstream made its debut at number 417 on the Fortune 500 list. In 1989, Paulson teamed up with a private equity firm and bought the company back from Chrysler.
Under Paulson’s leadership over the next decade, the company flourished. Gulfstream delivered the first GV in 1997. This aircraft was the industry’s first ultra-long range business jet, with the capability to fly nonstop up to 6,750 nautical miles.
Gulfstream was acquired by General Dynamics in the late 1990s and continued introducing new aircraft to the market. The company also made strategic acquisitions of four U.S. maintenance facilities in Dallas, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and West Palm Beach, Florida. These service locations, along with company-owned facility in Massachusetts, led the maintenance and repair of business jets, including Gulfstream aircraft.
Today, the family of Gulfstream jets seamlessly connects cities around the globe, allowing passengers to travel faster and farther than ever before. Here is a brief look at some of the most popular Gulfstream jets selected by our clients for domestic and international private charters:
Gulfstream G800
Gulfstream’s ultralong range G800 transports private charter passengers nonstop at nearly the speed of sound and seamlessly connects continents with a range of up to 8,000 nautical miles. The comfortable, spacious cabin is perfectly suited for extended flights with up to four living areas.
Gulfstream G700
Gulfstream G650
The G650 and G650ER are sister aircraft that offer private jet passengers a spacious cabin that redefines private flying with up to four inviting living areas for productive work, relaxation and dining. Gulfstream’s incorporation of sixteen panoramic oval windows allows natural light to illuminate the cabin, enhancing the interior design.
Gulfstream G600
Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream G500
Gulfstream G450
The award-winning G450 typically seats up to fourteen passengers for nonstop charter flights with a nonstop range of up to 4,350 nautical miles.
Gulfstream G400
The G400 seats up to sixteen passengers in comfort on nonstops flights that connect private charter passengers with experiences in the destination of their choice. Separate living spaces offer privacy and comfort to conduct business or relax with family and friends.
Gulfstream GIV-SP
Gulfstream G300
Comfortably seated in the G300, passengers can sit back, relax and take in the view from above, where the operating ceiling of the G300 is up to 45,000 feet. Inside the cabin, the interior is enhanced with natural light from the jet’s signature large panoramic windows.
Gulfstream III/G3
The Gulfstream III (G3) is selected by business and sports group because of the value it delivers in the Heavy jet class. The jet typically seats up to 12 passengers but can be configured for up to 19 passengers. This jet is ideal for short-range or cross-continental nonstop flights of up to 4,200 miles.
Gulfstream G280
The G280 is popular with private jet charter clients with its impressive short-field takeoff capability. The jet connects cities with a nonstop range of 3,600 nautical miles. Inside the cabin, passengers enjoy up to two living areas.
Gulfstream G200
Gulfstream G150
The Gulfstream G150 seats up to eight passengers. The G150’s impressive range of up to 2,950 nautical miles and speed of up to 652 mph make it one of the top performers in the Midsize class.
Gulfstream G100
For more information on chartering a Gulfstream, price out your flight below or call us at 1 (877) 281 3051.