SAVANNAH, Ga., October 6, 2009 – Gulfstream
Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD),
and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today rolled out the all-new,
super mid-size Gulfstream G250 at Ben Gurion International Airport in
Israel. First announced in October 2008, the large-cabin, mid-range
G250 remains on schedule for customer deliveries in 2011.

The
audience celebrating the aircraft’s debut included customers,
certifying authorities, supplier representatives and members of the
Gulfstream G250 development team, many of whom worked in Tel Aviv with
IAI to oversee the building of the all-new Gulfstream G250 aircraft.

“The
Gulfstream and IAI teams have done an outstanding job designing this
all-new aircraft and overseeing its production,” said Joe Lombardo,
executive vice president, General Dynamics Aerospace group. “I want to
thank everyone involved for their continued cooperation and
collaboration. As you can see, they have created a true Gulfstream, and
we’re delighted to welcome it into the family.”

Itzhak
Nissan, president and chief executive officer, IAI, said, “The G250
presents another example of what is possible when two great companies
collaborate, combining their state-of-the-art engineering with
cutting-edge production skills. The teams have produced the best
mid-size aircraft of its kind, and I want to join Joe in thanking
everyone who worked on the G250. They have proven that such
collaboration leads to great success and achievement.”

The
G250 offers the largest cabin and the longest range at the fastest
speed in its class. It is capable of traveling 3,400 nautical miles at
0.80 Mach and has a maximum operating speed of 0.85 Mach. With an
initial cruise altitude of 41,000 feet, the G250 can climb to a maximum
altitude of 45,000 feet.

“Our customers
played a significant role in the design of this aircraft,” said Pres
Henne, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test,
Gulfstream. “Because of their input, this aircraft features increased
speed and range, excellent takeoff performance, an all-new Gulfstream
wing, the signature Gulfstream T tail, best-in-class Honeywell engines
and the PlaneView 250™ cockpit based on Rockwell Collins Pro Line
Fusion avionics. Together, these elements make the G250 a best-in-class
aircraft and one its owners can appreciate and fly with pride.”

David
Dagan, corporate vice president and general manager, Commercial
Aircraft group, IAI, said, “The collaboration between the manufacturing
and the design teams, using the Integrated-Product-Teams approach, made
one and one equal more than two. I would like to thank everyone who
contributed to this success.”