GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE: SAVANNAH SERVICE CENTER EXPANSION

Gulfstream has announced the official opening of its expanded Customer Support service center at Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport.

The expansion has added more than 200 jobs and has and significantly expanded the company’s regional maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities. and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees gathered at a ribbon- cutting ceremony to officially dedicate the new space. “We continue to expand and enhance our service capabilities in support of the continued growth of Gulfstream’s next-generation fleet including the recently certified G700,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Support. “The Savannah Service Center East expansion is part of our long-term strategic plan to create the industry’s most modern and sustainable service network, while significantly enhancing access and convenience for our customers.”

Gulfstream has invested more than $150 million in the 367,000- sq ft facility, and the new building will compliment the main Savannah Service Center adding more hangar area and back shops while allowing Gulfstream to accommodate up to 26 more aircraft at any given time.

“Savannah, home to Gulfstream’s worldwide headquarters, is now our largest global service center location — this expansion ensures our dedicated team is equipped with the resources needed to further support our customers who are visiting this great city from around the world,” concludes Zimmerman.