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Lod and Savannah lineage

How Israel Aerospace Industries / Gulfstream built the aircraft families that define its reputation

Israel Aerospace Industries / Gulfstream, founded in 1953, is represented here by 2 passenger and business aircraft families spanning Westwind, Astra, and Gulfstream-branded midsize business jets.

Explore 2 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows Israel Aerospace Industries / Gulfstream's business jet programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

Israel Aerospace Industries / GulfstreamBusiness jetIn service

IAI Astra / Gulfstream G100 / G150 family

The Israeli-designed midsize jet line that evolved from Astra into Gulfstream’s G100 and wider-cabin G150.

First flight

1984

Seating

6 to 8

Forum pulse

30

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Range band

3,000 nm

Notable operators

Corporate operators · Charter fleets · Government operators

Israel Aerospace Industries / GulfstreamBusiness jetPartially retired

IAI Westwind family

The Jet Commander-derived business jet that Israel Aircraft Industries developed into a longer-range corporate and special-mission workhorse.

First flight

1963

Seating

7 to 10

Forum pulse

36

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Range band

2,500 nm

Notable operators

Corporate operators · Air ambulance operators · Government fleets

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