The Air Charter Excellence Awards are taking place on
Today, we are looking at the American aviation giant, Gulfstream.
Who is Gulfstream?
Gulfstream is an American aircraft manufacturer and a subsidiary of
Though this was not always the case when looking back at their history.
History
In 1958, Grumman produced the Gulfstream I, also known as the G-I, a turboprop aircraft that could seat up to 12 passengers. The G-I was designed for business travel, making it one of the oldest designs for private jets. The success of the G-I prompted the creation of the G-II, which was jet-powered, followed by later iterations.
In the 1960s, to improve efficiency, Grumman split production of their civilian and military aircraft, with the civilian half moving to
The 1970s saw Grumman sell their Gulfstream factory in
Business Aircraft and Accomplishments
Since the creation of the G-I, Gulfstream has manufactured numerous private jets. One common feature among them is their range, with a minimum of 3,600nm on their G280 and a maximum of 8,000nm on their G800. They have set numerous world records for speed and distance, highlighting their exceptional performance capabilities.
Another common feature of Gulfstream is its specialization in producing midsize and super-midsize aircraft to large and ultra-long-range aircraft. Ample cabin space is also a frequent selling point for Gulfstream.
Gulfstream has pioneered aviation technology, developing advanced features such as PlaneView cockpit, Enhanced Vision System (EVS), and the Symmetry
TAG wishes Gulfstream the best of luck within this prestigious category and would like to congratulate them for being nominated.
Gulfstream's Nomination for ACA
When asked about the nomination for the awards, Gulfstream reflected on their history and achievements, with their spokesperson saying:
'As a proud partner of
The decades of investments we have made in our aircraft have allowed us to create a next-generation fleet that provides an unmatched flying experience.
Being able to offer the charter market access to this fleet so that customers can experience the Gulfstream difference in comfort, speed and efficiencies is a true pleasure.
We are pleased to offer an aircraft for every mission and are delighted that our next generation of aircraft have been so well-received globally and on the charter sector of aviation.'
TAG wishes Gulfstream the best of luck within this prestigious category and would like to congratulate them for being nominated
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