GD · 10-Q · 2026Q4 · Full report

Business Aviation Demand

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP · 2026-10-30 · Importance 50 · Surprise 24

General Dynamics reports strong demand for business jets in its principal commercial market and expects its new Gulfstream aircraft family to continue supporting demand. The G800 entered service last year, while the growing installed fleet is expected to increase demand for global aircraft services. Gulfstream aircraft orders showed very strong demand across the portfolio, and Aerospace recorded a 1.4-to-1 book-to-bill ratio in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 despite revenue growth of more than 9% in each period. Ongoing Russia sanctions restrict access to that market.

Key facts

• The G800, the most recent addition to General Dynamics’ new Gulfstream aircraft family, entered service in 2025. source
• General Dynamics expects its growing installed aircraft base to increase demand for global aircraft services. source
• Ongoing sanctions on Russia have restricted access to that segment of the market for General Dynamics’ Aerospace business. source
• General Dynamics’ Aerospace group is experiencing strong demand for business jets. source