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GULFSTREAM SUPPLIER CONFERENCE RECOGNIZES BEST SMALL BUSINESSES
Business-jet Manufacturer Purchases $259 Million in Goods and Services from U.S. Small Businesses In 2005

SAVANNAH , Ga. , April 6, 2006 – At Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s 8 th Annual Supplier Conference, held recently in Savannah , the business-jet manufacturer recognized the following four small businesses for their outstanding performance as suppliers to the company during the 2005 calendar year:

2005 Minority Small Business of the Year
A.S.A.P. Technologies, Inc., of Buford , Ga. , for supplying adhesives, rubber supplies and industrial aerosol products.

2005 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
Industrial Maintenance Repair, Inc., of Bloomington , Ga. , for supplying machined parts.

2005 Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
Dayton T. Brown, Inc. , of Bohemia , N.Y., for providing technical publications.

2005 Small Business of the Year
Karob Instruments, Inc., of Ocala , Fla. , for providing close-tolerance machined parts.

“Every day, small businesses supply us with outstanding products and services quickly, efficiently and at competitive prices,” said Jim McQueeney, vice president, material, Gulfstream. “In many instances, smaller businesses can be more flexible and quicker to adapt to changes than their larger counterparts. We are always open to doing business with small, emerging businesses.”

Gulfstream’s annual Supplier Conference also includes recognition of larger suppliers, seminars, networking opportunities and a briefing by Gulfstream of its procurement programs.

In 2005, Gulfstream spent $259 million on goods and services provided by small businesses, or 36 percent of its domestic expenditures of $715 million.

Gulfstream purchases a variety of products from small businesses, including machined parts, maintenance repair overhaul items, adhesives/sealants, electronic components and raw materials. In addition, Gulfstream receives numerous services from small businesses, including cabinetry assembly, plastic fabrication, construction, engineering, nondestructive testing, employment, plating, coating, equipment leasing and printing services

In selecting new suppliers, Gulfstream continues its existing policy of providing opportunities to Small, Women-Owned, Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran, and Historically Underutilized Business Zone businesses. For these and other suppliers, Gulfstream provides assistance through technical support, quality assurance, engineering, networking contacts/referrals, and by purchasing equipment and raw materials. Gulfstream also supports and sponsors many national, regional and local organizations that mentor small businesses.

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 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.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church , Virginia , employs approximately 72,200 people worldwide and had 2005 revenue of $21.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information can be found online at www.generaldynamics.com.

Gulfstream’s Top 23 Suppliers for 2005

A.E. Petsche Co., Inc.
Aircelle SAFRAN Group,
A.S.A.P. Technologies, Inc.
Intertechnique
PPG Aerospace PRC-Desoto International, Inc.
THERMA A/S
Tyee Aircraft
Cytec
Transtar Metals
TW Metals
Winslow Liferaft
Scott Group
Rosen Aviation
Carl Booth
Precision Pattern Inc. – Savannah
BE Aerospace
UNICCO Service Company
Moran Printing, Inc.
Stanley Aviation
Stork Fokker
Shinmaywa
Aerotek Aviation, LLC
Honeywell Grimes