Trade Association Working Globally To Expand And Promote GA
Manufacturing
GAMA celebrated ten years as an international association today
at its annual “State of the Industry” press conference.
GAMA first incorporated manufacturing companies based outside of
the United States in 2002. Most general aviation aircraft flying in
the world today were built by GAMA member companies.
“Since opening our doors to international manufacturers, we
have seen new markets emerge around the world and reshape the
general aviation landscape,” said GAMA’s President and
CEO, Pete Bunce. “Worldwide economic growth has spurred new
market opportunities and exposed a growing number of operators and
businesses to the utility of general aviation. GAMA’s work
has never been more expansive and we are dedicated to safeguarding
the growth and vitality of all our member companies and of general
aviation in every corner of the world.”
Bunce (pictured) stated that the 2012 GAMA agenda was
substantial and highlighted a number of global efforts where GAMA
is working on behalf of its international membership and the entire
GA industry.
Europe
GAMA’s permanent presence in Brussels has ensured that
the global general aviation manufacturing industry plays an
important role in shaping the future of general aviation in the
vital European market and beyond.
GAMA is actively involved in rulemaking activities at the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as its authority expands
beyond certification and maintenance, to operations, licensing, the
environment, air traffic control and airports.
GAMA has played a vital role in advocating for safety
agreements between the European Union and countries like the U.S.,
Brazil and Canada in order to bring greater harmonization to safety
oversight and efficiencies to the delivery of new aircraft, parts
and maintenance services.
Asia
GAMA is providing an industry perspective to authorities as
countries on the Pacific Rim develop a common framework to
facilitate business aviation operations under the aegis of the Asia
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
GAMA is forging cooperative relationships with regulatory
authorities, policymakers and stakeholders in China and India to
align certification and regulatory policy with an
environment that promotes the safe and rapid growth of general
aviation.
North America
The recent enactment of the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) reauthorization bill finalized a GAMA-led legislative effort
to improve the oversight of FAA certified foreign repair stations
and enhance global safety cooperation.
The FAA’s Small Airplane Directorate has established an
Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to redefine and modernize
general aviation airplane airworthiness standards. GAMA leads this
effort which involves authorities from around the world (Brazil,
Canada, China, Europe, New Zealand and the U.S.) with the goal of
making the aircraft certification process more effective and
efficient.
Global
As part of the industry’s commitment to do its part to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), GAMA member companies are
leading the way in the development of a carbon dioxide (CO2)
certification standard for new aircraft at the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO).
At the end of 2011, GAMA opened its membership to rotorcraft
manufacturers. The association looks forward to becoming a powerful
voice for this vibrant and growing global sector of general
aviation as the demand for vertical lift, rapid disaster relief and
emergency services grows around the world.
“We are immensely proud that GAMA promotes the growth of
the worldwide general aviation manufacturing industry," Bunce
concluded. "Our products bring people together, link distant
markets, increase business productivity, save lives, and help
stabilize communities following natural disasters.
“The industry is poised for a global resurgence with emerging
markets already pointing the way. As it starts a climb out of this
downturn toward an era of renewed economic prosperity, general
aviation manufacturing will be an even more viable and powerful
engine for global economic growth and employment.”
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