Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that it is increasing its sales and marketing efforts in Europe and Africa with the June opening of a sales and design center in London and the appointment of company-authorized independent sales representatives in the United Kingdom, central Europe, Turkey and Nigeria.“These additional resources put us closer to our customers and position us for growth opportunities in these regions,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Gulfstream. “The momentum we carry following the entry-into-service of our two new aircraft, the G650 and G280, makes this an ideal time for renewed focus, particularly in Europe, a traditionally strong business jet market.”
The London sales and design centre will give European, African and other international customers convenient access to the acquisition and design stages of a Gulfstream business jet. Its centrepiece will be a showroom filled with a range of veneers, leathers and fabrics from which to create an aircraft interior.The facility is located in the Mayfair district of central London.
Gulfstream’s new authorized sales representatives for aircraft transactions in Europe are Tim Leacock Aircraft Sales in the United Kingdom, ATP Aviation in Ankara, Turkey, and Loyd’s Aviation Group in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Gulfstream appointed Evergreen Apple Nigeria in Lagos to the same role.
Each firm has access to a network of entrepreneurs and operators that value and utilize business aviation. ATP Aviation and Loyd's are Gulfstream operators. The latter has served as Gulfstream’s authorized sales representative in Russia for many years.
“All of these partners have extensive knowledge of Gulfstream aircraft and what models are the best fits for their respective markets,” Neal said. “Customers will appreciate their expertise and attention to service.”
Buresh, a 20-year Gulfstream employee, was named sales director for Africa in March 2010. He split time between Savannah and various locations in Africa before establishing a residence in Cape Town.
Gulfstream has approximately 65 aircraft based in Africa, including more than a third that are G450s or GIVs. Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa are each home to more than 10 company-built aircraft.
Gulfstream has approximately 65 aircraft based in Africa, including more than a third that are G450s or GIVs. Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa are each home to more than 10 company-built aircraft.
