[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17] [Senate] [Page 23838] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I wish to acknowledge an important occasion in the history of Savannah, GA, and the business- aviation industry--the 50th anniversary of Gulfstream flight. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation got its start in 1958 when Grumman Aircraft Engineering Company, a company known for military aircraft production, developed the first aircraft specifically designed for business travel. On August 14, 1958, Grumman test pilots Carl Alber and Fred Rowley took that aircraft--the twin-engine turboprop Gulfstream I--on its maiden flight over the company's headquarters in Bethpage, NY. After 800 hours of additional testing, the G-1 received Federal Aviation Administration certification on May 21, 1959. The G-1 laid the foundation for the future of Gulfstream Aerospace. Five decades after that first flight and more than four decades after moving to Savannah, Gulfstream has manufactured more than 1,800 aircraft. The company's jets have been used to train NASA crew members, transport top Government officials, and support our Armed Forces, making Gulfstream a vital part of America's aerospace industry. Gulfstream also plays a key role in the city of Savannah, where its workforce has grown from just 100 employees in 1967 to more than 6,000 today, making it the largest manufacturing employer in the city. That workforce is expected to grow even more in years to come thanks to a 7- year, $400 million-plus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan that includes at least 1,100 new jobs. I am delighted to recognize the golden anniversary of Gulfstream flight and to congratulate its employees on their many contributions to the community, the country, and the worldwide aviation industry. With the help of its employees, Gulfstream has become a corporate citizen of the highest standard. I commend Gulfstream Aerospace on all their achievements and look forward to their continued success in the city of Savannah and the great State of Georgia. ____________________