New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Gulfstream Aerospace today officially opened its expanded service center at the company’s Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) headquarters in Georgia. Dubbed Savannah Service Center East, the 137,000-sq-ft facility adds more than 200 new jobs and significantly expands Gulfstream’s MRO capabilities in the region. The ribbon cutting was attended by state and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees.
“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 Gulfstream Customer Support president Derek Zimmerman. “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.”
The new $150 million building complements the company’s main service center at KSAV by adding more hangar space, offices, and back shops. This additional capacity brings its total service footprint at the airport to 1.1 million sq ft and allows Gulfstream to simultaneously accommodate up to 85 aircraft there, 26 more than it previously could handle.
The Savannah Service Center East is also slated to receive LEED Silver certification for recycling at least 75% of construction waste and for its sustainable features.
“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,” said Zimmerman.
Gulfstream Customer Support’s service network also includes new facilities in Van Nuys, California; Appleton, Wisconsin; Fort Worth, Texas; Palm Beach, Florida; and Farnborough, UK. Additionally, the company’s new service center in Mesa, Arizona, is expected to fully open later this year.
