News Release
GULFSTREAM G200 RECEIVES TYPE CERTIFICATE FROM EUROPEAN AVIATION
SAFETY AGENCY
New Type Certificate Makes Large-Cabin, Mid-Range
Business Jet Eligible for Registration in European
Union Member Countries
SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 7, 2004 – Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has received a type certificate for its G200 business-jet aircraft from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
“This is a milestone day for the G200 team,” said Bryan Moss, president, Gulfstream. “With this new EASA type certificate, it means the G200 is now eligible for registration in all European Union member countries. I am confident it will cause many European business-jet customers to take an even closer look at this impressive business jet.”
G200 aircraft are manufactured at Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv, Israel, and then flown to Gulfstream’s final phase manufacturing facility in Dallas.
“We share with Gulfstream the good news of EASA’s certification of the G200,” said Moshe Keret, president and chief executive officer, Israel Aircraft Industries.
On August 31, Gulfstream and IAI rolled out the 100th G200 aircraft at a ceremony in Tel Aviv. Since 2001 when Gulfstream purchased the G200, the company has delivered 67 outfitted G200s. By the end of the second quarter of this year, the in-service G200 fleet has flown a total of 70,522 flight hours and completed 43,496 take-offs and landings.
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The G200 offers seating configurations that can accommodate up to 10 passengers. Its outstanding performance characteristics include excellent climb, high-cruising altitude, high-speed, long-range and short-landing capabilities. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW 306A engines, the G200 can reach speeds up to Mach .85, altitudes up to 45,000 feet and a range of 3,400 nautical miles. With low ambient noise levels, 100 percent fresh air and natural light from generous windows, the cabin provides a comfortable workspace for busy travelers.
As with every Gulfstream aircraft, the design of the G200 cockpit incorporates industry-leading technology. In addition to the Engine Indicating and Crew Alert System (EICAS), the flight deck features an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), which provides critical electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems information at a glance. For efficiency and safety, the G200 also includes the TCAS (Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System) and EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) with windshear warning. Earlier this year, Gulfstream began offering Safe Flight Instrument Corporation’s Enhanced Autopower® Automatic Throttle System (ATS) as a retrofit on in-service G200s and as optional equipment on new G200s.
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 1,400 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 mid-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G100™; the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G300™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350™; the large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G400™; 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 6,750 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 69,400 people worldwide and anticipates 2004 revenue of $19 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 about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.
