Wed, Nov 15, 2006
Welcomes Eclipse, SMA, Sino Swearingen As New Members
The board of directors of the
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected John
J. Grisik, Executive Vice President, Operational Excellence and
Technology, Goodrich Corporation, as GAMA’s chairman for
2007. Dr. Grisik previously served as GAMA’s Vice
Chairman.
The Board also elected Alan Klapmeier as GAMA’s Vice
Chairman. Mr. Klapmeier is Chairman and CEO, Cirrus Design
Corporation. He served as chairman of the security issues committee
in 2006.
The following individuals were appointed as GAMA committee
chairs for 2007:
- Product Liability & Legal Issues Committee
Alain Bellemare, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Flight Operations Policy Committee
Jack Pelton, Cessna Aircraft Company
- Security Issues Committee
John Rosanvallon, Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation
- Communications Committee
Adrienne Stevens, L-3 Communications
- International Affairs Committee
Mark Van Tine, Jeppesen
- Safety Affairs & Training Committee
Larry Williams, Ballistic Recovery Systems
- Technical Policy Committee
Robert Wilson, Honeywell
GAMA’s board of directors also approved three applications
for membership:
- Eclipse Aviation, based in Albuquerque, NM is
the manufacturer of the E500 very light jet. The company received
its type certificate for the Eclipse 500 in September 2006.
- Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Sino
Swearingen manufactures the SJ30-2 Twin Jet. The company
announced the receipt of its type certificate in October 2005.
- SMA (Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques),
headquartered in Bourges, France, is part of the international
technology consortium SAFRAN Group. SMA specializes in the
development and production of piston engines that burn jet fuel
through diesel cycle technology.
"Simultaneously adding two original equipment manufacturers to
our ranks as they bring their first certified aircraft to market is
a first for GAMA. We are proud to have Eclipse and Sino Swearingen
on board," said GAMA President and CEO. "Likewise, SMA brings
another exciting European innovator into the GAMA family,
increasing our presence in the expanding European general aviation
marketplace."
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.
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