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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE APPOINTS CHARLES CELLI VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, DALLAS

SAVANNAH, Ga., May 27, 2003 - Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has appointed Charles "Charley" Celli as vice president and general manager of its Dallas aircraft service and completions facility.

"Charley personifies Gulfstream's commitment to lead the industry by providing the best product support to our customers across the entire range of Gulfstream aircraft," said Larry Flynn, president, Product Support, Gulfstream. "He has exhibited a real passion for providing superior product support to our customers, which I am confident will serve him extremely well in his new position."

For the past year, Celli has served as director of service center operations at Gulfstream's largest and busiest service center, located in Savannah, Ga. Prior to that, he was director of completions operations at the company's Dallas facility, where he was responsible for interior furnishings and components installations.

"Charley delivered exceptional performance in both his former roles," said Joe Lombardo, chief operating officer, Gulfstream. "His familiarity with the Dallas facility and knowledge of business aviation make him an excellent choice for his future role with Gulfstream."

Prior to joining Gulfstream in 2000, Celli was director of product verification/quality for twinjet and tri-jet production airframes for an aircraft manufacturer in Long Beach, Calif. He joined the company in 1987 as a structure and fuel tank mechanic.

Celli also has served as operations manager; operations business unit manager; and senior manager, product verification. In addition, he led a variety of special projects dealing with international customers, repair station issues and quality control.

A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Celli earned a bachelor's degree in economics. He also holds an airframe and powerplant (A&P) license.

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 more than 1,300 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, long-range Gulfstream G400™; 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 7,400 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 57,000 people worldwide and had 2002 revenues of $13.8 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.generaldynamics.com.