Gulfstream delivers first G280 jet to customer
Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced Wednesday it has delivered its first super mid-sized G280 aircraft. The fully outfitted business jet went to a U.S.-based manufacturer with a worldwide presence spanning 190 countries.
The G280 aircraft earned type certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel on Aug. 30.
“We congratulate the G280 design and build teams, our suppliers and our customers for their tremendous contributions to the G280 program,” said Scott Neal, Gulfstream’s senior vice president, sales and marketing. “It won’t be long before we’re seeing the G280 landing and taking off at airports around the world.”
The G280, a joint effort between Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries, offers the longest range at the fastest speed in its class. It has a range of 3,600 nautical miles at Mach 0.80 and can fly nonstop between London and New York.
Center for Developmental Services gets accreditation
CARF International, nonprofit quality control agency, has announced that Coastal Center for Developmental Services has been accredited for three years for:
• Community Employment Services: Employment Supports
• Community Employment Services: Job Development
• Community Integration
• Organizational Employment Services
This marks the fifth consecutive three-year accreditation for CCDS, a nonprofit organization with offices at 1249 Eisenhower Drive. It provides employment and day services to adults with developmental disabilities in the Savannah area, including Effingham and Bryan Counties.
For more information, contact Jarrell Dickey at 912-644-7500.
Santa Claus is coming Friday evening
Oglethorpe Mall will officially kick off the 2012 holiday season with Santa’s Arrival at Macy’s Court from 6-7 p.m. on Friday. The event is free and open to the public and will include face painting, giveaways and more.
Santa’s holiday hours are Nov. 17-Dec. 24, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., with breaks from 1-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m. with a break from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
As part of a continuing tradition, Santa will welcome cats and dogs on Nov. 19 and 26 and on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 6-8 p.m.
On Black Friday, Nov. 23, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, Oglethorpe Mall will open its doors at 6 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m.
A complete listing of anchor store hours and mall holiday hours can be found at www.oglethorpemall.com.
