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Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics since 1999. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.
The company that evolved into Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation started in the late 1950s when Grumman Aircraft Engineering Company, known for military aircraft production, developed a business aircraft, called the Grumman Gulfstream I (G-I). The G-I could seat 12 passengers, had a maximum speed of 350 mph (560 km/h) at 25,000 feet (7,620 m) and a range of 2,200 miles (3,540 km). The aircraft, the first of its kind designed for business travel, was a success, prompting Grumman to develop the jet-powered Grumman Gulfstream II or GII. The first Gulfstream II flew on October 2, 1966. The 256th and final GII delivery took place in 1977.
In 1972, Grumman merged with light-aircraft manufacturer American Aviation Corp. One year later, the Gulfstream line and plant were sold to American Jet Industries and renamed Gulfstream American. In 1982 the company's name changed to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
Israel Aircraft Industries transferred ownership of the smaller Westwind Astra business jet, approved August 29, 1985 to Gulfstream Aerospace on March 26, 2002 (production of G100, G200, G280).
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Gulfstream IV
The Gulfstream IV (or G-IV or GIV) and derivatives are a family of twinjet aircraft, mainly for private or business use. The aircraft was designed and built by Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics company based in Savannah, Georgia, United States from 1985 until 2003.
Gulfstream IV (G-IV), registration 7T-VPM, built 2000, serial number 1421 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 27 July 2016
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Gulfstream V
The Gulfstream V (Model GV, pronounced Gee-5) is a long-range, large business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, derived from the previous Gulfstream IV. It flies up to Mach 0.90, up to 16,000 m and has a 12,000 km range. It typically accommodates four crew and 14 passengers. It first flew on November 28, 1995, and entered service in June 1997. It is used by the US military under the designation C-37A. It is followed by an improved version, the Gulfstream 550 (Model GV-SP).
Gulfstream V (G-V), registration N617EA, built 2002, serial number 693 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 15 June 2016
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G650
Gulfstream G150
The Gulfstream G100, formerly known as the IAI Astra SPX, is an Israel Aerospace Industries-manufactured twin-engine business jet, now produced for Gulfstream Aerospace. The United States Air Force designation for the G100 is C-38 Courier. In September 2002, Gulfstream announced the improved G150, based on the G100. Gulfstream announced the final sale of the G150 in September 2016 and the last delivery by mid-2017.
Gulfstream G150, registration D-CGEP, built 2009, serial number 287 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 11 July 2016
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G650
Gulfstream G200
The Gulfstream G200, formerly known as the IAI Galaxy is a twin-engine business jet. It was designed originally by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and was produced for Gulfstream Aerospace from 1999 through 2011. The final production G200 rolled off the production line on December 19, 2011; 250 units had been built.
Gulfstream G200, registration VQ-BDS, built 2008, serial number 220 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 21 July 2016
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G650
Gulfstream G280
The Gulfstream G280 is a twin-engine business jet built under license by IAI in Israel for Gulfstream Aerospace. It began delivery to users in 2012.
In 2005, Gulfstream and IAI began designing a follow-on aircraft for the G200. The new model, known as the G250 was launched in 2008. In July 2011 the G250 was renamed the Gulfstream G280, as the company had "determined that G280 is a more amenable number sequence in certain cultures". In Mandarin, the number 250 can be translated as "stupid" or "idiotic".
Gulfstream G280, registration M-ISTY, built 2015, serial number 2085 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 21 July 2016
Gulfstream G280, registration N280GL, built 2016, serial number 2105 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 5 May 2017
Gulfstream G280, registration 2072, built 2015, serial number 2072 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 3 May 2017
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G650
Gulfstream G450
The G450 is a designation for the model GIV-X, approved by the FAA on August 12, 2004, as is the G350, which has a reduced fuel capacity. Compared to the Gulfstream IV, its fuselage is 12 inch longer and the main entry door relocated aft.
Gulfstream G450, registration M-AAMM, built 2007, serial number 4104 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 13 July 2016
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Gulfstream G500
The Gulfstream G500 is a twin-engine business jet which will replace the G450, flying nearly 30 knots (56 km/h) faster and 18% farther with the same fuel burn.
Gulfstream G500, registration N501HM, built 2003, serial number 5001 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 25 July 2015
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G650
Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is a business jet aircraft. The certification designation is GV-SP. There were 450 Gulfstream G550s in active service as of January 2016. A version with reduced fuel capacity was marketed as the G500.
The G550 (GV-SP) with improved engines received its FAA type certificate on August 14, 2003.
Gulfstream G550 (G-V-SP), registration CS-DKI, built 2007, serial number 5166 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 29 July 2016
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Gulfstream G650
The Gulfstream G650 is a twin-engine business jet airplane produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. The model is designated Gulfstream GVI in its type certificate, and may be configured to carry from 11 to 18 passengers. Gulfstream began the G650 program in 2005 and revealed it to the public in 2008. The G650 is the company's largest and fastest business jet with a top speed of Mach 0.925.
Gulfstream G650, registration M-VITA, built 2014, serial number 6099 Cointrin (GVA), Geneva, Switzerland, 7 July 2016
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G650
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