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As Deliveries Climb, Gulfstream Bucks Industry Trend
Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, first-quarter revenues soared to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million.
Gulfstream G650 production will decrease slightly next year as the Savannah, Georgia-based business jet manufacturer ramps up assembly of G500s and G600s, which are due to enter service in late 2017 and late 2018, respectively. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Gulfstream G650 production will decrease slightly next year as the Savannah, Georgia-based business jet manufacturer ramps up assembly of G500s and G600s, which are due to enter service in late 2017 and late 2018, respectively. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Gulfstream delivered 30 completed business jets (23 large-cabin, seven midsize) in the first quarter, up from 28 (20 large-cabin, eight midsize) in the same period a year ago, parent company General Dynamics announced today. Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, revenues at General Dynamics’ aerospace division, which also includes Jet Aviation, soared $293 million year-over-year, to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million, it said.