The decision makes the Florida county one of the first U.S. locations to provide eco-friendly advanced air mobility transport.

A panel at the June 4, 2025, NBAA White Plains Regional Forum highlighted several themes central to the industry’s CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy campaign, including business aviation's continued innovation, sustainability and community impact.

The company will establish a facility at Florida’s Cecil Airport to build its Phantom 3500 business jet, employing 1,200 workers.

Dozens of young business aviation leaders, hailing from all parts of the country, enthusiastically showcased the many ways business aviation supports citizens, companies and communities nationwide.

Gulfstream Aerospace is at the sustainability forefront. In addition to designing increasingly efficient business jets – its current fleet features fuel-efficiency gains of up to 33% over previous models – the company has implemented a series of initiatives to lower the environmental impact of its business operations during the past decade.

The California company’s Z4, a blended-wing-bod, highly aerodynamic and lightweight aircraft will deliver up to a 50% reduction in fuel burn.

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CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

CLIMBING. FAST. is an advocacy initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from helping America’s small businesses stay competitive in a global economy, to driving opportunities for a next-generation workforce, to leading research, development and investments for tomorrow.

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Fact: Business aviation supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs.

Fact: Business aviation reaches 5,000 U.S. airports. Commercial airlines connects to 500.

Fact: Each new generation of aircraft is up to 35% more efficient than its predecessor model.

Fact: Business aircraft make 15,000 flights a year for humanitarian purposes

Fact: Sustainable Aviation Fuel can reduce net-carbon emissions by up to 80%.

Fact: Business aviation generates $339.2 billion in economic output.

Fact: Business Aviation is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Fact: Business aviation has slashed carbon emissions by 40% in just four decades.

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“Our airplane is a lifeline to medically under-served communities that span four time zones.”

Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians

“Our clients have the certainty that we can be on site at a moment’s notice.”

David Greiner , Isotropic Networks

“Our company very quickly saw the importance of our ability to travel and get to places that are ‘ungettable.’”

Larry Stoddard , President and CEO, RelaDyne

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