Avionics
Gulfstream Actively Upgrading Older Jets
A variety of avionics and airframe upgrades are available to keep the GIV and GV flying through 2030.
Directing resources to supporting and upgrading its older GIV and GV models, Gulfstream is showing operators it intends to keep them operating safely and productively through at least 2030. Not unexpectedly, much of the refreshment work involves avionics.
Directing resources to supporting and upgrading its older GIV and GV models, Gulfstream is showing operators it intends to keep them operating safely and productively through at least 2030. Not unexpectedly, much of the refreshment work involves avionics.

For Jeff Gayon, the GIV and GV represent boundless opportunity for life-extending upgrades, rather than just being older airplanes that will quietly exit the business aviation stage as their values steadily drop and buyers opt for newer airplanes. As Gulfstream’s director of product support technical sales and development, Gayon sees his job as helping GIV and GV owners keep their steeds operating efficiently and safety for decades. After all, the airframes are designed to last for many years and thousands more hours than any business operator can put on them.