Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its expanded customer support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International airport in Georgia. Savannah Service Center East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly expands Gulfstream's MRO facility capabilities in the region.

To mark the occasion, state 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,” says 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 367,000sq ft/34,000sqm facility located on the east side of the airport. The building complements the main Savannah service centre by adding more hangar space, offices and back shops, all optimised for efficiency. This additional space allows Gulfstream to accommodate up to 26 more aircraft at any given time.

Gulfstream expects Savannah Service Center East to receive US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for recycling at least 75 per cent of construction waste and for its sustainable features, which include energy-efficient lighting, enhanced control systems for heating and cooling, optimised energy performance, low-emitting building materials, water-saving fixtures, electric vehicle charging stations and preferred parking for low-emission vehicles.

Originally announced in 2018, the multiphase expansion brings Gulfstream's total Savannah service footprint to over 1.1 million sq ft/102,000sqm. Combined, Gulfstream's Savannah service centres have a total of 10 hangars and the capacity to accommodate more than 85 Gulfstream aircraft at one time.

“Savannah, home to Gulfstream's worldwide headquarters, is now our largest global service centre 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,” adds Zimmerman.

Gulfstream customer support's modernised service network also includes new facilities in Van Nuys, California; Appleton, Wisconsin; Fort Worth, Texas; Palm Beach, Florida; Farnborough, England; and soon Mesa, Arizona.