Aviation Industry

Georgia's Aviation Industry

In addition to the growth of the airfields, Georgia has been host to numerous aviation-related industries in its first 100 years.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Feature Industry: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Founded in 1958, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, is considered the world standard in business aviation. In fact, the company is celebrating two anniversaries of its own: 2007 is the 40th anniversary of their first flight and 2008 will be the 50th anniversary of the corporation.

Since its beginning, Gulfstream has produced more than 1,500 aircraft for corporate, government, private and military customers around the world. The company's flagship products -- the Gulfstream G150, the Gulfstream G200, the Gulfstream G350, the Gulfstream G450, the Gulfstream G500, and the Gulfstream G550 -- are the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. More than one-quarter of Fortune 500 companies operate Gulfstream aircraft.

Gulfstream, a proud supporter of Georgia's role in aerospace, sponsored the production of Georgia Flight, The History of Aviation in Georgia 1907 - 2007. Check this site again soon to learn how you can obtain your own copy.

Maule Company

In 1941 the B.D. Maule Company was formed in Napoleon, Michigan to build a steerable, full-swiveling light aircraft tailwheel designed by B.D. Initially, business waned with the advent of World War II; however, soon the tailwheels were in demand for the armed forces - as well as other subcontract work to support the war effort. In 1968, B.D. and his family moved the company to Spence Air Base in Moultrie, Georgia; the tailwheel, in its current form, is still being manufactured by Maule.

Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. The Boeing plant in Macon produces structural subassemblies for the C-17 advanced airlifter, and also supports the Boeing AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopter programs.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, located in Marietta, Georgia, is home to the C-130J Hercules transport and the F/A-22 Raptor air dominance fighter. The site is also responsible for the avionics and engine modernization programs for the C-5 Galaxy strategic transport. The plant, located in the northern greater metropolitan Atlanta area, opened during WW II for production of B-29 bombers. The facility reopened in 1951 to refurbish B-29s to help meet the U.S. Air Force's immediate need for bombers during the Korean War. The facility later built 397 B-47 Stratojet swept-wing jet bombers under license during the Cold War.

Major Air Carriers

In 1941 Delta Air Services moved company headquarters from Monroe, Louisiana to Atlanta, Georgia. Delta Air Lines offers customers service to more destinations than any other global airline with Delta and Delta Connection carrier service to 295 destinations in 46 countries. With more than 50 new international routes added in the last year, Delta is America's fastest growing international airline

Maintenance Repair and Overhaul

Georgia is a major provider of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) aviation services for both the private and public sectors. Over 250 companies operate in Georgia providing MRO services for all types of aircraft, including small single-engine private aircraft, corporate aircraft, commercial carriers and Department of Defense aircraft.