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Flight has always been on the mind of Jay Neely, even as a kid growing up in Butler, Georgia. Now, he's working with some of the most innovative aviation products in the world at Gulfstream where the possibilties are endless. On this episode of Difference Makers, Neely speaks about his upbringing, how he got into law and aviation, what exactly people do at Gulfstream, the many ways the company helps the community here in Savannah and what to expect next in the world of flight.

(4:15): His first aspirations to work in aviation

(7:00): The history of Gulfstream

(10:35): What Gulfstream does to assist in the community and work as a global hub in Savannah Gulfstream launches student leadeship program (Nov. 6, 2008, SMN) Gulfstream celebrates student learning and leadership (May 30, 2013, SMN) Gulfstream gives $2.1 million to United Way (Nov. 7, 2016, SMN) Savannah Mediation Center receives $4,500 in donations (May 31, 2018, SMN)

(16:55): What is produced in Savannah at Gulfstream Gulfstream, Triumph relocate work to Savannah (April 4, 2018, SMN)

(20:12): The designs of the G500 and G600 jets Gulfstream G500 earns certification (July 20, 2018, SMN) Gulfstream G500 to be on display next month (Oct. 12, 2018) Gulfstream's G600 aircraft in testing (Aug. 14, 2018, SMN)

(24:32): What it is like to fly in a Gulfstream jet

(26:32): The innovations happening at Gulfstream and in Savannah Gulfstream's new year: Expansion, new technology ready to fly (May 26, 2018, SMN)

(34:07): The future of aviation, in his opinion

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