Aircraft
End of an Era: Gulfstream To Cease G450 Production in 2018
Move comes as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450.
Gulfstream will end production of the G450 as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450. The business jet was derived from the GIV and GIV-SP, which itself trace their lineage all the way back to the GI turboprop twin. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Gulfstream will end production of the G450 as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450. The business jet was derived from the GIV and GIV-SP, which itself trace their lineage all the way back to the GI turboprop twin. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Gulfstream Aerospace announced on October 21 that it will cease production of the G450 as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in late 2017. The final G450 will be delivered in 2018, providing a seamless product transition between the two business jets.