GULFSTREAM APPOINTS RANDY BROWN TO VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF MEXICALI SITE

SAVANNAH, Ga., August 17, 2010 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has promoted Randy Brown to vice president and general manager of its Mexicali site. Mexicali, with more than 1,000 employees, makes wiring harnesses, sheet metal components, sub-assemblies and machined parts that are used in the manufacturing process.

"The Mexicali team has demonstrated a tradition for excellence, and I am excited to learn about the culture and become part of the team," Brown said. "I hope to create an environment where every person has the opportunity to grow individually while we collectively get stronger as a team."

Brown had been senior manager of production operations in Savannah since December 2006. In that role, he was responsible for the Major Assembly business unit and the structural build of the G450 and G550 business-jet production lines. 

Prior to Gulfstream, Brown was director of manufacturing and facilities for Plug Power Inc., a leader in the fuel-cell industry, in Latham, N.Y. During his more than six years with that company, he also served as a production manager and quality manager. Earlier, Brown worked for General Electric Power Systems in Schenectady, N.Y., for seven years as an eBusiness leader, production leader and Six Sigma Black Belt. 

A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Brown also earned an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He will report to Austin Shontz, vice president of Savannah operations and final phase engineering.

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 some 1,800 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 new large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G250®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350®; the large-cabin, long-range G450®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550® and the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650®. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 9,000 people at seven major locations. We invite you to visit our website for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.

General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.gd.com.