GULFSTREAM BROAD BAND MULTI-LINK 3.0 NOW AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON GULFSTREAM V

Enhanced Data System Provides Fastest In-Flight Web Connectivity

SAVANNAH, Ga., November 10, 2010 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install the latest version of its ultra-high-speed Broad Band Multi-Link™ (BBML) data system on Gulfstream V aircraft.

With BBML, in-flight passengers can surf the Internet, send and receive e-mail or perform any other web-based task at data speeds of up to 3.5 megabits per second.

The "Gen 3.0" enhanced BBML system is comprised of a new third-generation dish antenna mounted under the tail radome of the aircraft; an antenna control unit (ACU); an aircraft integrated transceiver/router (AITR); and Gulfstream’s third-generation (Gen 3.0) enhanced aircraft cabin server (ACS).  This all-new Gulfstream BBML server provides enhanced vibration tolerance; improved tolerance to electrical spikes and transients; and an updated, more stable operating system with bootable backup copy.  It also uses less power.

"This is an exciting option for GV operators," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support.  "We continue to enhance our Broad Band Multi-Link, which is still the fastest in-flight connectivity available.  It is essential for customers who use their aircraft as an office in the sky."

The system is available for installation at any of the Gulfstream and General Dynamics Aviation Services facilities worldwide.

 

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 1,900 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 through 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 90,000 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.