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Inspired by the belief that aviation could fuel business growth, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. invented the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I, which first flew in 1958. Today, more than 3,400 aircraft are in service around the world. Together with parent company General Dynamics, Gulfstream consistently invests in the future, dedicating resources to researching and developing innovative new aircraft, technologies and services. Gulfstream’s next-generation family of aircraft, including the super-midsize Gulfstream G300, the category-leading Gulfstream G400, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600, the ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the ultralong-range Gulfstream G800, offers an aircraft for every mission. All are backed by the worldwide Gulfstream Customer Support network.

Beginning as the first private jet charter and management company, NetJets has led the industry for decades. In 1986, we revolutionized it with the concept of shared ownership and proceeded to build the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world. Today, we are proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company with an unwavering commitment to safety, service, and global access and unmatched financial stability. We offer a full range of personalized solutions, including the NetJets Share and NetJets Card, that meet—and exceed—the high standards of the world’s most discerning travelers.

Since 1937, Piper Aircraft has been a leader in aviation, providing pilots with the #FreedomOfFlight through innovation, safety, and performance. Built by our family of 1,500+ dedicated employees — who manufacture 90% of each aircraft in our headquarters in Vero Beach, FL — Piper has become a trusted choice across generations, supporting journeys of discovery, training, and adventure worldwide. Explore how we’re elevating aviation with a tradition of quality and excellence that’s unmistakably Piper.