News Release

GULFSTREAM RECEIVES FAA CERTIFICATE FOR INSTALLATION OF NORTHSTAR FLIGHT DECK SYSTEM ON GULFSTREAM IV/IV-SP AIRCRAFT
Cockpit Approach and Navigation Device Will Increase Safety, Pilot Effectiveness

Savannah, GA, March 19, 2002 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install the Northstar Technologies CT-1000G Flight Deck Organizer System on its Gulfstream IV /IV-SP business jet aircraft.

Gulfstream also announced it is working on securing FAA certification of the same system for installation on its GV and GIII / GII business jet aircraft.

The Northstar Technologies CT-1000G Flight Deck Organizer System combines a complete Jeppesen approach plate database with a bright airport diagram moving map display that should assist in decreasing runway incursion accidents. A valuable approach and navigation aid, the system replaces bulky approach plate binders, which can weigh up to 120 pounds, with one CD-ROM and a laptop-like computer which fits on the control yoke and displays approach plate information. The CT-1000G can also be removed from the aircraft and when plugged into a docking station allows for comprehensive pre-flight planning. The system uses the Jeppesen JeppView FliteDeck, CD-ROM-based electronic chart service that eliminates most Jeppesen approach chart paper revisions.

"Gulfstream is the first business aircraft manufacturer to have successfully integrated and certified the Northstar system into the flight deck," said Tom Horne, senior experimental test pilot and program manager for the development of the Northstar program at Gulfstream. "We are confident it will prove to be a significant factor in increasing aircraft safety and pilot effectiveness."

The complete package, including two CT-1000Gs and all associated hardware, will cost approximately $50,000 for a typical installation. In addition, pilots must continue to subscribe to Jeppesen.

 

NOTE TO EDITORS

Northstar Technologies has been designing and manufacturing navigation sensors and systems for aviation, marine and agricultural markets since 1970. For further information contact: Tom Milanette at +1 (800) 628-4487, extension 2143 or visit Northstar at www.northstarcmc.com.

For further information on Jeppesen’s JeppView FliteDeck contact: Ron Bauer at +1 (303) 328-4263 or visit Jeppesen at www.jeppesen.com.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services the world’s most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,300 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the aviation needs of its customers, Gulfstream offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream 100®, Gulfstream 200®, Gulfstream IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Shares®, Gulfstream Financial Services Division, Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®, Gulfstream Management Services® and Gulfstream ServiceCare®. The company employs some 8,300 people at eight 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 52,000 people worldwide and had 2001 revenues of $12 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.generaldynamics.com