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GULFSTREAM ENHANCED VISION SYSTEM II ON SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATION EVSII
Undergoing Flight-Testing at Gulfstream’s Center of Excellence for Research Into Advanced Vision Systems

SAVANNAH , Ga. , July 17, 2006 – Gulfstream Aerospace is on schedule for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of its Enhanced Vision System II (EVSII). In the second quarter of 2007, Gulfstream plans to replace its current Enhanced Vision System (EVS) with EVSII in new production G550 and G450 business jets models.

"EVSII is the next logical step following the overwhelming success of EVS, which was the first system of its kind in the business aviation industry when it was introduced five years ago,” said Pres Henne, senior vice president, programs, engineering and test, Gulfstream. “With new, smaller and lighter components and the advent of new technologies, including faster and more powerful processors, we were able to reduce the size and weight of the system while improving its reliability.”

Currently, EVSII is undergoing flight-testing at Gulfstream’s Savannah , Ga. , Research Center of Excellence, where advanced vision system research is conducted. Installed in a research-dedicated G450 test aircraft are EVS hardware components produced by Kollsman Inc., a leading manufacturer of avionics and electro-optic equipment.

Like the original EVS, Gulfstream’s EVSII incorporates a specially designed forward-looking infrared (FLIR) camera that projects an infrared real-world image on the pilot's

Head-Up Display (HUD). EVSII features an improved cryogenically cooled detector that is more sensitive in identifying runway lights during approach. Both EVS and EVSII enable pilots to see terrain, runways and approaches that otherwise are undetectable by unaided sight. The systems also help crews avoid runway incursion and hazards that would otherwise not be easily visible.

As of March 31, more than 230 Gulfstream business jets were flying with EVS, including 16 C-37A U.S. government transport aircraft.

Gulfstream EVS was certified by the FAA on Sept. 14, 2001 , following 7-1/2 years of research, development and testing. In 2004, the FAA validated the safety benefits of the Gulfstream EVS in a Part 91 rule change that allows pilots to use “enhanced flight visibility systems” to determine flight visibility. The landmark regulation acknowledges that certain enhanced vision systems are adequate for the pilot to “see” down to an altitude of 100 feet above the elevation of the runway’s touchdown zone.

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 72,700 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.