Aircraft
2Q17 Deliveries Down, but Sales Steady, at Gulfstream
During the quarter, Gulfstream delivered 30 jets (23 large and seven midsize) versus 36 in the same period last year (29 large and seven midsize).
While overall jet deliveries fell 17 percent in the second quarter, Gulfstream had the highest number of orders it has seen in the last six quarters for the G650/650ER. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
While overall jet deliveries fell 17 percent in the second quarter, Gulfstream had the highest number of orders it has seen in the last six quarters for the G650/650ER. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Deliveries at Gulfstream fell 17 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, but Phebe Novakovic, chairman and CEO of parent company General Dynamics, said today during an investor conference call that she expects overall shipments at the Savannah, Georgia-based business jet manufacturer to be on par with last year, when it delivered 115 aircraft (88 large-cabin and 27 midsize jets).