Airplane builder Gulfstream to expand operations in Savannah, add 1,600 jobs to the region

Gulfstream, an American aircraft manufacturer based in Savannah, Georgia, announced Thursday it plans to build a new airplane manufacturing facility and create 1,600 new jobs, bringing a $150 million capital investment to the region.

“We are excited to announce the latest development in Gulfstream’s support of the growing demand for our next-generation fleet around the world,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. “Continued investments in state-of-the-art products, modern customer support facilities and our communities sets Gulfstream apart in our industry.”

Gulfstream currently employs over 11,000 people in Chatham County, the company said in a press release.

“They have become a major part of the Savannah region by investing in their facilities, creating high-wage jobs and giving back to the community through many initiatives and partnerships,”Savannah Economic Development Authority President and CEO Trip Tollison said.