http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/archives/186326.asp http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2009/112509.htm I was there on the ramp, it was a great feeling to be part of the team that made this happen, what a great day happy Thanksgiving to all. Michael M.
Once again Gulfstream makes and holds development schedules; a rarity in the industry. Well done! Jeff
hi, new aircraft must calibrate and " prove out" the Avionics and instrumentation. the nose boom is used for calibration and testing in different conditions and environments.
Not sure they can afford them now, either! Although, perhaps, they can still afford the fuel bills on their mega-yachts. CW
They might have to sell some of the BBJs and wide bodies to make room. A Gulfstream might still be considered too small. Jeff
Some have been cancelled while others have been delivered but still sit green waiting for a new owner to have the outfitting done. Of recent I know of a BBJ3 that sits green in the Middle East, several BBJ1 that are either built or scheduled to be off the production line over the next several months and a BBJ2 that is early next year off the line. 18 months ago used BBJ1s were coming to the market with each one being offered for a higher price than the last one until they were used at $70M. Right now there are several that can be had at $40M and below. At least 2 of the VIP 787 orders have been cancelled; Boeing BBJ office is remarketing the slots. Several new Airbus 318 Elites and ACJs are available. Most likely the VIP A380 for Prince Walid bin Talal is/will be cancelled. Jeff
