Aero-News has learned that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Triumph Group, Inc., of Wayne, PA was voted in as the newest member of the international trade association. GAMA also welcomed Bombardier Business Aircraft president Pierre G. Côté to its Board of Directors.

Triumph Group, Inc. specializes in supplying and overhauling aerospace systems and components. The two groups within the company -- Triumph Aerospace Systems and Triumph Aftermarket Services -- operate out of 46 locations. The company designs, engineers, manufacturers, repairs, and overhauls aircraft components, subassemblies and systems.

Pierre G. Côté was appointed President of Bombardier Business Aircraft on July 10, 2006. Prior to joining Bombardier, he served as Executive Vice President of Kruger Incorporated.

Mr. Côté is a graduate of Université Laval, where he received a degree in mechanical engineering. He is also a licensed private pilot.

GAMA is an international trade association headquartered in Washington, DC representing over 50 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics and related equipment. GAMA's members also operate fleets of aircraft, fixed based operations, and pilot training and maintenance training facilities.

FMI: www.gama.aero