News Release

GULFSTREAM LAUNCHES OUTSTANDING FLIGHT AWARDS PROGRAM
Awards Recognize Superior Performance By Operators in Gulfstream Aircraft

SAVANNAH, Ga., November 16, 2008 –Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has launched the Outstanding Flight Awards Program to recognize operators who demonstrate outstanding performance in Gulfstream aircraft. The awards commence with the 2008 operating year, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first Gulfstream GI flight on Aug. 14, 1958.

The annual awards will spotlight flights involving superior airmanship performed in customer Gulfstream aircraft and highlight significant real-world business and special-mission aviation operations by Gulfstream operators.

Senior Gulfstream personnel will select those to be awarded recognition from applications submitted by Gulfstream operators. The awards will be given in two categories: commercial and government/military. Awardees and runners-up will receive take-home trophies and certificates. The annual winners will also have their names engraved on a permanent trophy.

Awards for the 2008 operating year will be issued during the 2009 Gulfstream Operators’ Conference in Savannah.

"This is an excellent opportunity for us to highlight not only the superior performance and safety of our operators, but also the outstanding performance and significant safety features of Gulfstream aircraft," said Joe Lombardo, president, Gulfstream.


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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 9,700 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, Va., employs approximately 91,200 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.