Gulfstream G100

The Gulfstream G100, formerly known as the Astra SPX, is a twin-engine, mid-size business jet originally manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and later produced for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Despite its mid-sized classification, the G100 performs like a large-cabin jet, boasting a range of nearly 3,000 nautical miles and impressive cruise speeds. This range is significantly greater than the average for mid-sized private jets, which is only 2,520 miles (2,189 nautical miles). Consequently, the G100 can easily complete transcontinental trips, such as from New York to Los Angeles, or occasional transoceanic trips, like from Boston to London. It has proven to be a valuable addition to the Gulfstream fleet, with the United States Air Force designating it as the C-38 Courier. Production of the G100 began in 2002 and was discontinued in 2006. The Gulfstream G100's lineage traces back to the Rockwell Jet Commander, for which IAI acquired the manufacturing license in 1968, evolving through the IAI Astra SPX. The original 1125 Astra was succeeded by the Astra SP in 1989, with 37 units built, and later by the Astra SPX in 1994. The aircraft was renamed G100 in September 2002 following Gulfstream's acquisition of Galaxy Aerospace in May 2001. IAI builds the G100 airframes in Israel, which are then flown to the United States for interior outfitting.