News Release

GULFSTREAM PROVIDES WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS EASIER ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT
Motorized Hoist System Enables Wheelchair Passengers To Board Aircraft Without Leaving Their Chair

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 23, 2004 - Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has developed a unique airstair hoist system that provides easier access to business jet travel for passengers who require a wheelchair.

When combined with an airline-approved wheelchair, the system enables the passenger to enter the aircraft via a platform that ascends the airstair, stopping at the entrance of the main cabin door. From there, the wheelchair can be rolled into the cabin and the passenger can then transfer from the wheelchair to a cabin chair.

First developed in 2000 for medical patients restricted to stretchers, the hoisting system was adapted two years later for use by passengers who have difficulty climbing stairs or who rely on wheelchairs for independent mobility. The unit, which comprises a motorized pulley system, collapsible rails and a platform, is available on five new Gulfstream aircraft models – G550, G500, G450, G400 G300 – and as a retrofit on two legacy Gulfstream aircraft models – the GV and GIV/GIV-SP.

"Aircraft owners can now be secure knowing their passengers who require the use of a wheelchair or who have difficulty climbing stairs have a safe and efficient means available to board their aircraft," said Bryan Moss, president, Gulfstream. "We're proud to offer this system as it provides physically challenged passengers easier access to our aircraft."

The only business jet aircraft manufacturer to offer such a system, Gulfstream developed the motorized pulley in conjunction with LifePort, aircraft interior and medevac specialists who also manufacture the rails and platform. The entire system, which takes between 20 and 30 minutes to assemble and disassemble, is stored on the aircraft and can be operated by either a handheld remote control or a switch installed in the cabin. Powered independently through either aircraft or built-in battery power, the hoist system can be used at any location.

To date, Gulfstream has installed the system on a GV, two GIV/GIV-SP and two G300 aircraft.

NOTE TO EDITORS

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,400 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the mid-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G100™; the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G300™; the large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G400™; the large-cabin, long-range G450™; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500™ and the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550™. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 6,750 people at seven major locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 67,600 people worldwide and had 2003 revenue of $16.6 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.