Cash-Strapped GM Buys Gulfstream Jets

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General Motors is purchasing an unspecified number of new G350 Gulfstream executive jets. "We're adding the jets to our fleet within the next six months," confirms GM Spokesman John McDonald. "It's part of our fleet reduction and renewal plan, moving from 11 aircraft to seven." McDonald declined to break down the airplane types within GM's air force [which includes at least one $50m Gulfstream G5], or specify how many G350's will wear the GM logo. McDonald says GM is switching to an all-Gulfstream fleet to reduce maintenance and training costs. Nothing to do with executive egos then...

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