The Last New Gulfstream G550 Business Jet Has Just Been Sold

After eighteen years of production, the last commercially available Gulfstream G550 business jet has been sold, marking an end of an era for the large-cabin, long-range jet.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the sale of its final G550 large cabin business jet, marking an end of an era for the iconic long-range business jet that first entered service in 2003.

First revealed in 2000, the Gulfstream G550 launched as a commercial jet that could be configured for either business, government, or military and seat up to 19 passengers. With the ability to fly 6,750 nautical miles non-stop, it is a versatile jet that enables owners to fly between international destinations such as Shanghai to Los Angeles, New York to Dubai or London to Tokyo

The Gulfstream G550 was also the launch platform for the Gulfstream PlaneView™ flight deck, which remains an industry leader in safety to this day.

“The G550 set the standard for subsequent aircraft and the industry,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “With more than 600 in service, the G550 has earned its place as a leader in business aviation. Its technological innovations and safety enhancements earned the G550 development team the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy in 2003.

“While manufacturing of the G550 will end, our industry-leading support of the aircraft will continue. With more than 30 company-owned and factory-authorized service centers on five continents as well as the ability to produce and procure parts, we are well-prepared to continue offering G550 owners the highest level of support.”

“Over the past decade, Gulfstream has solidified its reputation for delivering high speed and ultralong range,” Burns continued. “And we know that’s what our customers want: the ability to regularly and comfortably fly at Mach 0.90, so that’s where we’ll continue to place our focus. Our newest large-cabin offerings, whether the high-speed Gulfstream G650ER or the next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600, continue this heritage by offering exceptional safety, innovation and performance, making them ideal for both commercial and special missions operations.”

Once completed, the final Gulfstream G550 will be delivered to its new owner in 2021.