Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream To Expand Beijing Centers Support Capability
Gulfstream Aerospace prepares to add support capability for its G650 and G280 in China’s first factory-owned service center for business aircraft.
More than 130 Gulfstream aircraft are based in Greater China, including this G450 operated by charter provider AllPoints Jet. (Photo: David McIntosh)
More than 130 Gulfstream aircraft are based in Greater China, including this G450 operated by charter provider AllPoints Jet. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Gulfstream Aerospace’s substantial investment in establishing China’s first factory-owned service center for business aircraft appears to be paying off as the U.S. airframer prepares to add support capability for its latest G650 and G280 models later this year. The facility, which opened at Beijing Capital International Airport in December 2012, supports more than 130 Gulfstream jets now based in Greater China (out of a total Asia Pacific fleet of around 234 aircraft) as well as growing numbers of visiting aircraft.