Aircraft
Deliveries Lag But Orders Surge in 2Q for Gulfstream
Gulfstream had a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1 in the second quarter even though unit shipments dropped to 21.
Gulfstream's G700 remained on track for entry-into-service later next year as Gulfstream racked up orders for this along with its in-service large-cabin models in the second quarter. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Gulfstream's G700 remained on track for entry-into-service later next year as Gulfstream racked up orders for this along with its in-service large-cabin models in the second quarter. (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)

Gulfstream Aerospace's deliveries dropped by a third in the second quarter to 21 but the Savannah, Georgia manufacturer saw strong demand at the same time, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 2.1:1, parent company General Dynamics (GD) reported on Wednesday.