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Friday, June 15, 2007

First Pre-Production Sky Warrior Aircraft Takes Flight

Maiden Flight Marks Important Milestone in Execution of U.S. Army ER/MP Contract

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical reconnaissance radars, today announced that the first Sky Warrior™ aircraft flew successfully from the company’s El Mirage Flight Operations Facility in Adelanto, Calif., on June 6.

The company-owned Block 0 aircraft completed all stated objectives for its maiden flight.

“We are very pleased with Sky Warrior’s flawless performance on its first flight,” said Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr., president, Aircraft Systems Group, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

“Its success credits the remarkable talents of our many dedicated Team Warrior professionals and marks an important step in our commitment to provide the U.S. Army with this most capable combat aircraft. Sky Warrior aircraft will play a key role supporting Army forces worldwide for years to come.”

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