Gulfstream Aerospace announced plans to increase employment at its Appleton, Wis., facility by approximately 100 positions in the next year. The hiring boom is designed to support the growing volume of completions work for Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft, including the recently certified G650.
Gulfstream Aerospace
January 8, 2013 - 3:25pm
Gulfstream Aerospace plans to hire approximately 100 more employees over the next year at its Appleton, Wis. facility to support growing volume in completions work for Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft, including the recently certified G650. The site currently has approximately 725 employees, including nearly 425 technicians. Gulfstream Appleton is home to a completions and service center. It has about 275,000 sq ft of hangar, shop and support space.
January 3, 2013 - 2:45pm
The supersonic business jet development program continues at Gulfstream Aerospace, but until the FAA decides to define “quiet” as it relates to the so-called sonic boom, “We just don’t see a business case,” said a spokesman.
In a series of patent filings last summer, Gulfstream emphasized mitigating the noise produced by the sonic boom, pointing out that regulations currently prohibit supersonic flight over populated areas.
January 3, 2013 - 2:10am
The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show made a strong debut in its new home at the Dubai World Central site, with organizers reporting attendance 20 percent up on the 2010 event at 7,549 trade visitors from 84 countries. The 2012 show drew 385 exhibitors from 45 countries, a 14-percent boost on the previous event.
January 3, 2013 - 12:45am
Jet Support Services (JSSI) has named co-president Neil Book as president and CEO. He suceeds Louis Seno, who will serve as chairman emeritus and special advisor to the board of directors.
Samuel Hill, previously president of Embraer Aircraft in Fort Lauderdale and most recently retired from his position of senior v-p of sales and marketing at Honda Aircraft, has been appointed CEO of Quest Aircraft.
December 24, 2012 - 3:45pm
Gulfstream Aerospace technicians were responsible for uncovering a preflight systems test malfunction that led to last week’s FAA Airworthiness Directive on all 260 G350/450s. The December 12 directive–2012-NM-219-AD–took effect December 17 and addresses the flap/stabilizer electronic control unit cockpit crewmembers normally test before the first flight of the day.
December 21, 2012 - 3:39pm
Yesterday and today marked two significant milestones for the ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650.
December 18, 2012 - 2:40pm
The FAA published an Airworthiness Directive December 12 on the Gulfstream G350/450 after what is described as routine maintenance testing by the manufacturer uncovered a fault in one of the aircraft test systems used during normal checks by pilots before the first flight of the day. The test that failed normally confirms the operational readiness of the hydraulic brake used to stop the pitch trim motor in the event of a runaway of that system.
December 12, 2012 - 2:10pm
CRS Jet Spares has named Randy Shelton sales manager for the north central region.. Shelton brings a diverse, 20-year background to the business jet community. Previously he has worked with Gulfstream Aerospace, Pentastar Aviation and Comlux servicing Learjets, Hawkers, Gulfstreams, Challengers, Falcons and Beechjets. “Randy has the background to provide our customers with a blend of knowledge and experience that will benefit operators in his region,” said Jack Caloras, CRS vice president of sales and business development.
December 12, 2012 - 9:32am
Gulfstream Aerospace has come to MEBA 2012 on the crest of a wave with deliveries of 104 “green” large-cabin jets forecast by the end of the year. The company has brought a G450 and G550 to the static display at MEBA this week, but was unable to fly a G650 or the new G280 to Dubai because it is focusing on delivering these new jets to customers.
