What Happened
Business Jet Deliveries Increase Amid Strong Demand and Revenue Growth
Gulfstream delivered 40 business jets in the third quarter of 2026, up from 39 a year earlier, as parent company General Dynamics reported a 19.3% increase in aerospace operating earnings. The aerospace division earned $513 million on revenue of $3.54 billion, with a 14.5% operating margin. Deliveries included 35 large-cabin aircraft and five midsize jets. The company’s backlog reached $25.4 billion, with strong orders and revenue growth. According to AeroTime, General Dynamics attributed the growth to a favorable mix of aircraft deliveries and increased services revenue.