News Release

Gulfstream G100 Makes Way For New Gulfstream G150
Super-Mid-Size G150 Business Jet Set to Continue G100's Two-Decade Reign as Performance Leader in its Class

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 13, 2006 - A 22-year production run transitioned recently when a mid-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G100 business jet rolled off the production line. Taking its place is Gulfstream's newest business jet, the wider-cabin, longer-range G150.

The G100 was manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. On receipt of its certificate of airworthiness, it was flown to Gulfstream's Appleton, Wis., facility for interior outfitting and paint. The last G100 is scheduled for customer delivery later this year.

The new G150, which was certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of Israel and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Nov. 7, 2005 - 10 weeks ahead of schedule - also will be manufactured in Tel Aviv. It will then be flown to Gulfstream's Dallas completion center for interior outfitting and paint.

Originally introduced as the "Astra," the G100's almost 22-year legacy began March 19, 1984, when the plane completed its first flight. In August 1985, it received its type certification and entered service the following year. Four years later, IAI announced it would be introducing a redesigned version called the Astra SP, which featured a new cabin design, digital avionics, an electronic cockpit and aerodynamic refinements. The Astra SP was certified in May 1990 and was replaced by the Astra SPX six years later. Certified in January 1996, the Astra SPX featured more powerful Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G engines equipped with Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC), upgraded avionics, updated interior and winglets. There are still 147 G100 or Astra derivative aircraft in service.

"In developing the G150, we've improved both the jet's comfort and performance," said Bryan Moss, president, Gulfstream Aerospace. "We increased the width of the fuselage, allowing for a wider center aisle and space for larger seats. This change also created more shoulder room when seated and more head room when standing. As for performance, we set out to match the G100's speed and maximum range of 2,700 nautical miles. By making external modifications that reduced drag, we were able to increase the range to 2,950 nautical miles at Mach 0.75."

Comparable to Gulfstream's larger business jets' PlaneView® cockpit, the G150 flight deck features Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21 avionics, four large displays screens and pilot and copilot side-wall-mounted cursor control devices as standard equipment.

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 1,500 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 G350 ™; 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 7,900 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.

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