News Release

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE NAMES KELVIN MASON CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Mason to Lead Internet Communications with Customers

Savannah, Ga., March 16, 2001 -- Kelvin Mason has been selected as Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will be responsible for the company's Information Services activities at all sites, including the development and implementation of Internet-based capabilities to communicate with customers in real-time during all phases of the customer relationship.

In his new role, Mason becomes a member of Gulfstream's top leadership team and reports directly to Bill Boisture, Gulfstream President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mason has been serving as the Lead Information Services Director since September 2000. He was hired by Gulfstream in June 2000 as Director of the Personal Computing Group, responsible for the acquisition, configuration and deployment of personal computing devices throughout the company and for the management of all desktop projects.

From 1992 to 2000, Mason was the President and Owner of Mason Business Associates in Savannah. His company performed consulting and contracting work that provided computer systems solutions and project management support for many diverse businesses.

He also worked for Gulfstream from 1983 to 1992 in Aircraft Services Application Development as a Senior Programmer, Senior Systems Analyst and Section Head.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to serve as CIO for Gulfstream and I'm especially pleased to lead this group of IS professionals who have made personal commitments to providing top-notch service to our customers," said Mason. "This move prepares us to take Gulfstream into a leading position in the areas of technology and knowledge management."

"I firmly believe that our vision of e.Business and knowledge management, embedded in several of our Operating Priorities, shows Gulfstream's commitment to our customers," said Mason. "As we move forward, the IS organization will partner with each Gulfstream business area and lead efforts to leverage the historical and newly accumulated data into a real-time, usable information exchange. We will also promote information technology to help improve the company's internal and external processes and expand Gulfstream's capabilities to communicate with customers through all digital mediums to include 'wireless technologies', anytime, anywhere."

Mason holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.

NOTE TO EDITOR

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures and markets the world's most technologically advanced intercontinental business jet aircraft. The company has produced more than 1,200 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 IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and new Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Shares®, Gulfstream Financial Services, Gulfstream Lease®, Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®, Gulfstream Charter Services®, Gulfstream Management Services® and Gulfstream ServiceCare®. The company employs 8,200 people at eight locations. Our website at www.gulfstream.com contains photos of Gulfstream aircraft and related information.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., has leading market positions in shipbuilding and marine systems, land and amphibious combat systems, information systems, and business aviation. The corporation employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide and has annualized sales of approximately $10 billion. More information about the company can be found at www.generaldynamics.com.