Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Bell Helicopter Becomes First Such Company To Be Accepted
GAMA announced Monday that its Board of Directors has voted to
expand the Association’s membership to include rotorcraft
manufacturers and to accept one of the world’s leading
companies, Bell Helicopter, as the first GAMA member from this
sector of general aviation products.
“We are very excited about working formally to represent
this vital and growing sector of the industry,” said GAMA
President and CEO, Pete Bunce (pictured). “GAMA has enjoyed a
good working relationship with the rotorcraft community for years
and already coordinates with the major helicopter manufacturers on
issues of common interest such as certification processes, Safety
Management System (SMS) requirements, and accident investigation.
Growing our membership to include rotorcraft manufacturers allows
GAMA to better advocate for and promote the interests of the entire
general aviation industry throughout the world.”
Bunce, added, “"We welcome Bell as the first rotorcraft
manufacturer to join GAMA and look forward to working with them on
behalf of this great industry. We also look forward to partnering
with the rotorcraft operating community, in particular the
Helicopter Association International, on efforts to bolster safety
and increase the economic reach of the industry. Rotorcraft are a
vital component of general aviation across the globe and working
more closely with HAI will only enhance our ability to tackle the
tough challenges before us.”
Matt Zuccaro, president of Helicopter Association International
(HAI), said, “HAI is pleased that GAMA has expanded its
membership criteria to include rotorcraft. This partnership between
HAI and GAMA will be a great benefit to our collective membership
and the international rotorcraft community as we continue to focus
on safety and growth of the industry.”
GAMA’s board has accepted Bell Helicopter as its first
rotorcraft member. Bell was founded in 1935 and was the first
manufacturer to obtain certification for a commercial helicopter.
Over its history, the company has delivered more than 35,000
aircraft to customers around the world. Headquartered in Fort
Worth, Texas, Bell Helicopter has additional plants in Amarillo,
Texas and Mirabel, Canada. In addition, they maintain key logistics
supply and service centers in Europe, Canada, and Singapore as well
as in the United States.
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