GULFSTREAM NAMES FRANZ GILBERT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES

SAVANNAH, Ga., July 11, 2011 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently named Franz Gilbert, director, Human Resources Technologies. He reports to Jennifer Giffen, vice president, Human Resources.

In his new role, Gilbert is responsible for human resources systems and metrics, learning development systems and employee records.

Gilbert came to Gulfstream from RiseSmart.com, where he was the regional vice president responsible for all aspects of business development, sales and client relationships for the southeastern United States.

Prior to that, he was a director at Affiliated Computer Services and Hewitt Associates, where he developed, implemented and maintained global human resource outsourcing accounts for Fortune 500 clients, providing a full range of HR services in more than 70 countries.

Franz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational design and development from Bluefield College. He is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).

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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 Gulfstream 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 Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 10,000 people at 10 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, Virginia, 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 the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.