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General Manufacturers Association 2006 Executive Committee Members

Chairman of the Board & Flight Operations Policy Committee Jack J. Pelton, Company

Vice Chairman of the Board John J. Grisik, Goodrich Corporation

Communications Committee John G. Rosanvallon, Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation

International Affairs Committee Mark Van Tine, Jeppesen

Product Liability & Legal Issues Committee Alain M. Bellemare, Pratt & Whitney Canada

Safety Affairs Committee Larry E. Williams, Ballistic Recovery Systems

Security Issues Committee Alan Klapmeier, Cirrus Design Corporation

Technical Policy Committee Robert A. Wilson, Honeywell GAMA Annual Industry Review & 2006 Market Outlook Briefing

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GAMA Staff President & CEO Peter J. Bunce Manufacturers Association

Director of Administration and Meetings he General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) represents 56 of the world’s Bridgette A. Bailey leading manufacturers of fixed-wing general aviation airplanes, engines, , T and components. In addition to building nearly all of the general aviation airplanes Manager of Engineering flying today, GAMA member companies also operate aircraft fleets, airport fixed-based and Maintenance operations, pilot training, and maintenance facilities worldwide. Consider the tremendous Gregory J. Bowles scope of general aviation: • Over 320,000 general aviation airplanes worldwide, ranging from two-seat training Vice President of Engineering aircraft to intercontinental business jets, are flying today; 219,000 of those airplanes and Maintenance are based in the United States. Walter L. Desrosier • General aviation directly contributes more than $41 billion ($102 billion indirectly) to the U.S. economy annually. Meeting and Office Coordinator • In the U.S., general aviation aircraft fly over 28 million hours and carry 166 million Aubree J. Foran passengers annually.

• There are nearly 4,000 paved general aviation airports open to the public in the U.S. Manager of Operations By contrast, scheduled airlines serve less than 500 airports. Jens Hennig • Nearly two-thirds of all the hours flown by general aviation aircraft are for business Director of purposes. Communications • General aviation is the primary training ground for most commercial airline pilots. Katie Pribyl Headquartered in Washington, DC, GAMA represents the interests of its members before Vice President of the United States Congress, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Government Affairs Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal and state Brian Riley government agencies directly concerned with the air transportation system. In addition, GAMA addresses regulatory and trade issues affecting aviation and represents its members Senior Vice President before the International Civil Aviation Organization and international aviation authorities of International Affairs such as the European Aviation Safety Agency. It also maintains close working relationships Edward T. Smith with other associations representing various facets of the aviation community worldwide. Through its public information and education programs, GAMA promotes better Senior Vice President understanding of general aviation and the important role it plays in economic growth and in of Operations serving the transportation needs of companies and individuals worldwide. Ronald L. Swanda

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BE A PILOT — A DECADE OF SUCCESS

Immediately following the enactment of the General Aviation Revitalization Act in 1994, under GAMA’s leadership, a coalition of aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, media, general aviation advocacy groups, the FAA, NASA, educational institutions, and other entities committed to the health of general aviation came together. The purpose was to examine ways to support the vision of growth behind the landmark legislation. In studying both long-term market trends and attitudes towards aviation among the general public, it became apparent that a significant opportunity existed to contribute to the overall growth of the industry by increasing the awareness of the benefits of general aviation, and encouraging people to learn to fly.

Under the initial banner of GA Team 2000 (later re-named Be A Pilot), a promotional effort was commissioned in 1996. Utilizing a combination of cable television advertising, an interactive website, and toll free telephone numbers, backed by a highly effective media relations effort to inform and excite the public, Be A Pilot has fulfilled its mission effectively.

Now that the program is approaching its 10th anniversary, it is appropriate to celebrate and quantify the many ways in which the program has responded to its mandate:

• Delivered over 500 million television impressions designed to create and reinforce a positive message must reach out and develop new about general aviation, personal flight, and its many “We customers in exciting new ways benefits. — boosting their understanding of our product and stoking their enthusiasm to get involved.” • Transmitted several hundred million motivating and engaging media impressions through radio, ALAN KLAPMEIER television, and magazine and newspaper coverage, President & CEO, Cirrus Design Corporation including major outlets such as TIME, Forbes, and Business Week. Upon our 10th anniversary, the Be A Pilot Board of Directors • The Be A Pilot website has logged more than 5 feels it is time to pause for assessment of how future million visits, where thousands of prospective pilots resources will be most effectively used. Guided by research continue to learn about flight training and are able to currently being conducted to re-examine the marketplace, locate a flight school close to them. concepts under discussion include:

• 260,000 prospective flight students registered for • Expanded use of the Be A Pilot website through an introductory flight lesson, while thousands more proactive electronic search methodologies. were motivated to visit their airport to learn more. • Increased focus on certificate completion, both • And most compelling of all, over 50,000 people private pilot and advanced ratings. that started their involvement in general aviation • Employment of a financial incentive designed to as a result of Be A Pilot have continued with their support and encourage certificate completion. training. Many, having already attained their private pilot certificate, are well on their way towards an • Potential participation by flight schools in the funding advanced rating. of the program.

Not surprisingly, the economic impact of this influx of new Be A Pilot benefactors have clearly made great contributions pilots has been felt in places like flight schools, aircraft and to the health of the general aviation economy. As the largest equipment manufacturers, and insurance companies. This public awareness and promotional program in general is quite an accomplishment for a total investment of less aviation history, Be A Pilot looks forward to the future and its than $13 million thus far. next chapter.

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2005 Market Review

AMA is proud to report a record year in 2005. General aviation airplane billings rose to $15.1 billion, a 27.2 percent G increase over 2004. Year-end, worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes totaled 3,580 units for 2005, up 20.8 percent over the previous year’s total of 2,963 units. U.S.-based manufacturers shipped 2,857 airplanes, an increase of 21.3 percent, up from 2,355 units in 2004.

These positive numbers confirm that the efficiency and advanced capabilities of general aviation products are very attractive to markets not only in the United States, but around the world. Our growth indicates that general aviation continues to have a dramatic impact on the way the world does business.

Piston Shipments Shipments Shipments Exports

Piston-engine airplanes are Turboprop airplanes have In today’s global economy the In 2005, the number of general an essential part of a nation’s always been recognized business jet has become an aviation airplanes exported air transportation system. as effective business tools. essential tool in the expansion from the U.S. surged, with a With the evolution of piston- Small businesses recognize of international markets. 67 percent increase from 2004 engine airplane design, these the unique capabilities and Business jet shipments in 2005 while export billings rose by 82 airplanes have evolved from efficiencies of turboprop are a confirmation that general percent. Of all general aviation recreational/utility vehicles to airplanes as a multiplier that aviation makes business soar airplanes manufactured in the an essential tool for business. increases productivity and – in this case up 26.9 percent U.S. in 2005, exports made up Their versatility and efficiency competitiveness. over 2004 to 750 units. 19 percent of the total. guarantees that the piston- Although 2005 was not an The same advanced equipment Most of the airplanes produced engine airplane market will all-time high for business jet and design techniques that by GAMA’s non-U.S. based continue to strengthen. shipments, it was just 34 units manufacturers are integrating members are exported. While below the previous record of This market reached a 20 year into sophisticated business jets the United States still makes 784 units in 2001. peak in 2004, and this upward are also being incorporated up the majority of the general trend continued again last into new turboprop airplanes. Advances in engine aviation customer base, all year. In 2005, manufacturers We believe that innovations in designs continue to foster the manufacturers are seeing shipped a total of 2,465 units, areas such as performance and development of innovative new markets emerge around a 20.2 percent increase over comfort have had a sizeable turbine airplanes with unique the globe. the previous year’s impressive effect on turboprop shipments capabilities such as increased The boost in exports is due, in numbers. this year. Manufacturers speed, longer range, lower part, to general aviation gaining experienced a 13.7 percent operating costs, increased a foothold in emerging markets. increase in shipments payload, and lower seat-mile In 2004, GAMA predicted of turboprop airplanes costs. We expect this will that China would emerge into manufactured worldwide from continue to stimulate shipments a considerable market for 321 units in 2004 to 365 units and billings. general aviation manufacturers in 2005.

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Employment Pilots Flight Activity worldwide. With over 100 The positive shipments and FAA statistics show that General aviation flight activity orders placed in 2005, the billings numbers reported this both the number of private remained relatively stable this general aviation airplane fleet year, fueled by a growing world pilots and air transport pilots year. A study of FAA air traffic in China will double when economy, have again had a dropped slightly in 2005. The control center data indicates deliveries are complete. We are positive effect on employment. private pilot count fell by 3.1 that total general aviation optimistic that other promising Employment at GAMA member percent, while the number of air operations fell by about markets, particularly in Asia, companies grew 6.2 percent transport pilots declined by a 2 percent. will realize the benefits of in 2005. fraction of a percent. Despite the resurgence in having general aviation play a As airplane manufacturers’ The student pilot population airplane shipments, general strategic part in their economic order books continue to grow, continues to remain stable aviation flight hours are 30 development. we expect that the creation around 87,000 pilots. We are percent below the levels seen of well paying, stable jobs hopeful that initiatives, such in the early 1980s. will continue. As an example, as Be A Pilot, will provide according to a December a stimulus to increase the report in the Wichita Eagle, number of people that take their the aircraft manufacturers in student training through to the central say they will completion of a private pilot need to hire more than 4,000 license and other advanced manufacturing workers in 2006, ratings. in addition to a number of engineering and technical staff.

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Corporate Aircraft Fractional Ownership Airports Operators Programs

There are currently more than infrastructure investments to More and more companies are Sharing airplanes through 19,800 landing facilities in the modernize and expand current realizing the great advantages fractional ownership programs United States serving general airports and build new ones. that a corporate aircraft can has never been more popular. aviation. Commercial airlines They are responding to the have in meeting business Again according to AvData, Inc., serve less than 500 airports, urgent need to build aviation transportation needs. Statistics the number of aircraft operated and of these, many only transportation systems that provided by AvData, Inc., a in fractional ownership programs get one or two commercial are vital to support continued JETNET company, states that in 2005 increased from 865 flights a day. The busiest 35 economic expansion. General corporate aircraft operators aircraft to 949 aircraft, a 9.7 airports handle 73 percent of aviation is poised to play an worldwide increased to 15,586 percent increase. The number all passenger enplanements. important role in these countries which utilize a fleet of 24,965 of companies and individuals General aviation constitutes as a development multiplier aircraft. This is an 8.3 percent that own a share of an aircraft less than 6 percent of the by facilitating the expansion of increase over the previous increased by 5.5 percent, to traffic at these 35 busiest business and trade. year’s number of aircraft. Of 4,691 in 2005. airports. these figures, U.S. operators Over the past decade, 10-20 accounted for 10,809 of the percent of annual worldwide The busiest general aviation total, operating 16,867 aircraft. airports in the U.S. are not business jet sales have gone to the same as the busiest air fractional operators, making it a carrier airports. For example, multi billion dollar market for the an analysis of 2005 airport aviation manufacturing industry. operations shows that the top 20 busiest general aviation airports are different from the top 20 busiest air carrier airports.

Governments of emerging aviation markets, particularly in China and India, are undertaking massive

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Safety Security Conclusion

As a top priority, GAMA will In reaction to the Notice of that end in the Washington The general aviation continue to work with our fellow Proposed Rulemaking, which D.C. area. industry set a new record associations, the FAA, the would permanently establish for billings in 2005. All NTSB and other national and the temporary flight restriction GAMA believes that any flight segments in the industry international safety authorities on over Washington, DC, many restriction or security procedure — pistons, , and systematic, data driven safety general aviation advocacy must be implemented only jets — experienced healthy programs and improvements in groups, including GAMA, in response to an identified growth. General aviation specific or credible risk. To do flight training to ensure the long- requested that the comment flight activity and the otherwise would simply extend term reduction in the number of period be extended and to number of pilots declined. a dangerous precedent. We accidents will continue. allow public hearings. While We remain confident that in will continue to work with the an environment of steady The National Transportation GAMA is encouraged by federal government and other economic growth, the Safety Board’s (NTSB) government’s willingness to industry leaders to establish general aviation industry preliminary 2005 statistics show allow public hearings, we common-sense security will continue to thrive and a reduction in the combined believe the ultimate solution to guidelines to ensure the to play a central role in number of fatal accidents for this issue is an open dialogue freedom of mobility. bringing people together, part 91 and non-scheduled between federal homeland facilitating economic part 135. The non-scheduled security officials, the Federal activity, creating jobs and part 135 industry experienced a Aviation Administration, furthering prosperity in remarkable 52 percent drop in and with the very people countries around the world. fatal accidents. However, this most impacted by these was offset by a slight increase restrictions – airport owners, in part 91 fatal accidents, which operators and general aviation increased by two percent. pilots. GAMA has observed The number of fatalities also considerable success in declined significantly in non- ensuring that both security scheduled part 135 operations, and commerce objectives are falling from 64 to 18, while part met when government and 91 saw a slight rise in fatalities industry act cooperatively. We by less than one percent. are currently working towards

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GAMA Statistics

AIRPLANE SHIPMENTS BY TYPE: MANUFACTURED WORLDWIDE EXPORTS

2004 2005 CHANGE 2004 2005 CHANGE

Pistons 2,051 2,465 +20.2% Shipments 333 557 +67.3%

Turboprops 321 365 +13.7% Billings $1.42B $2.56B +82.2%

Business Jets 591 750 +26.9%

Total Shipments 2,963 3,580 +20.8%

Total Billings $11.90B $15.14B +27.2% INDUSTRY EXPORTS 2005

19.5% Percentage of AIRPLANE SHIPMENTS BY TYPE: MANUFACTURED IN U.S. Total Shipments

2004 2005 CHANGE

Pistons 1,758 2,095 +19.2%

Turboprops 194 240 +23.7% 29.8% Percentage of Business Jets 403 522 +29.5% Total Billings

Total Shipments 2,355 2,857 +21.3%

Total Billings $6.82B $8.67B +27.2%

Note: Airplanes are considered to be manufactured in the U.S. if they are produced under a FAA production certificate

Note: Exports reflect U.S. manufactured airplanes shipped outside the U.S.

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1. Vice President Dick Cheney speaks 5. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, at Adam Aircraft headquarters. He is Jim Coyne of NATA, and GAMA’s joined onstage by wife Lynne Cheney, Pete Bunce greet one another at a and Adam Aircraft executives Rick Washington Aero Club event Adam and John Knudson (Adam 6. Congressman Al Green (D-TX), Jim Aircraft fi le photo) Schuster of Raytheon, and Pete Bunce 2. GAMA’s Pete Bunce and NBAA’s Ed of GAMA discuss current issues at Bolen address the media at the NBAA the Capitol Convention (NBAA fi le photo) 7. Gary Kelley, Garmin; Carl Wolf, Garmin; 3. Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO); talks with Adrienne Stevens of L-3 Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA); Communications and John Wright, Pratt & Whitney at GAMA’s Capitol Hill reception 4. Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL), GAMA’s Pete Bunce, Congressman 8. Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-KS) visits John Mica (R-FL), Gulfstream’s Bryan with Cessna’s Jack Pelton 8 Moss, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), and Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA)

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2006 Outlook

he outstanding 2005 shipment and billing figures demonstrate that general aviation is one of the brightest and most promising sectors of manufacturing today. The U.S. Commerce Department reports a surge of nearly 90 percent T in new orders for non-defense aircraft and parts for 2005. General aviation manufacturing plants are operating at increased levels and we believe the momentum that has been created over the past two years will continue.

There are several forces creating expansion and generating new opportunities for growth. Assumptions supporting our prediction for further escalation in the industry include continuing economic recovery, expansion in international markets, and investment in research and development. As a result, general aviation will continue to expand its positive influence on the worldwide economy.

As promising as this news sounds, there are a number of challenges that we must address to allow this positive momentum to continue. GAMA is intensely focused on FAA funding reauthorization, system access, security, and certification processes.

Industry Growth

ECONOMIC GROWTH Once again, Honeywell’s forecasts of GA airplane shipments 6.5 percent to 7.8 percent over the next three years. This have proven to be remarkably accurate. Their forecasts indicate encouraging economic forecast is good news for all general that business jet sales strengthen when the U.S. economy grows aviation manufacturers. more than three percent over three consecutive quarters. The The story is similar in China. The Chinese government took a President’s most recent economic forecast estimates that the significant first step when it issued its first directive on general U.S. economy will grow at more than the necessary 3 percent aviation in 2003. General aviation activity has been growing rate in each quarter through 2011. GAMA believes that airplane in China ever since. In 2006, Chinese authorities pledged shipments will continue to follow the trend of economic to work on customs and immigration measures, airport expansion. development, and an air traffic system that will support general aviation. Asia Times Online reported in January 2006 INTERNATIONAL MARKETS that China’s business jet market could reach more than US$9 As some of the world’s most dynamic economies develop, billion within 10 years and that the general aviation jet fleet general aviation is beginning to blossom. GAMA firmly in China is expected to rise to more than 600 airplanes in the believes general aviation plays an indispensable role in same time period. economic development, both directly and in its role as part General aviation can help foster economic development of any vibrant economy’s transportation system. General in many other countries as well. GAMA is fully committed aviation markets in India and China are small now but have to increasing awareness worldwide of the many benefits the potential to grow substantially over the next few years. general aviation brings to business. Much of this optimism is due to strong economies in both countries, coupled with a serious commitment to develop PRODUCT INNOVATION the infrastructure necessary to support a rapidly growing aviation sector. General aviation manufacturers have a strong commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of our products In January 2006, The Economist reported that India’s real through innovative designs of airframes, engines, avionics, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first half of and other components. Revolutionary, affordable display Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 averaged 8.1 percent. The magazine technologies that enhance situational awareness to a level forecast that this growth will continue at an annual rate of never before experienced; safety innovations such as

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whole-aircraft parachute systems and shoulder-belt airbag development of a new breed of airplane — the very systems; highly-efficient engine designs; and terrain and light jet — and the next generation of supersonic jets. traffic avoidance systems are just a few of the technologies New innovations and break-through technologies make being incorporated into every size of aircraft. We are our products safer, quieter, more affordable, and more proud to say that most new aviation technologies are first attractive to markets around the world. Increasing aircraft developed and applied in general aviation products. sales promote greater investment in innovation that directly translates into safer aircraft systems. In addition to the innovations previously mentioned, general aviation manufacturers are pioneering the

Challenges

FAA REAUTHORIZATION GAMA’s number one challenge in 2006 on Capitol Hill is plan in which industry and government can agree. FAA funding and reauthorization. Despite the fact that the Cost estimates of procuring and fielding a modernized current funding authority does not expire until September National Airspace System (NAS) must be revealed 30, 2007, the FAA has already opened the debate. before a logical debate on funding can occur. Reduced costs and improved efficiencies through incorporation The FAA has repeatedly made two points. First, the FAA of new technologies and procedures into the NAS must does not have a “stable and predictable” source of revenue. be an integral element of the debate. The FAA must Second, the balance in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund reveal a modernization plan and its estimated cost (AATF) will continue to decline. The FAA’s proposed before they initiate a debate on how to fund it. solution to these perceived problems is to nearly eliminate the general fund contribution and to impose new fees on 2. Continued Government Investment users of the aviation system. An annual general fund contribution is crucial to the continued health and growth of the aerospace industry. So what is the cause for alarm? Congress has always Historically, Congress has funded approximately provided the FAA with stable and predictable funding. 25% of the FAA budget from the General Fund of Meanwhile, the President’s own budget documents show the Treasury. A strong General Fund contribution healthy AATF revenue and future projected balances. is necessary for sustained safety of operations and GAMA will be a partner in the reauthorization of the FAA oversight, military/law enforcement use of the and modernization of our air traffic control system, but will airspace, and research and development. A healthy not allow the destruction of an industry. We do not support General Fund contribution recognizes that every an end to the current financing mechanism of the FAA. Also, American benefits from a safe, efficient and GAMA does not support ending the oversight and funding reliable air transportation system. role of Congress nor the imposition of user fees. 3. Fuel Taxes: The Smart Way to Pay GAMA is working to protect our industry by educating Fuel taxes are easily administered and promote fuel efficiency and conservation. User fees would necessitate lawmakers, the media, and the public on our three core the establishment of another government bureaucracy principles for the upcoming debate. to administer a system that, in comparison to fuel taxes, 1. Need for Modernization Plan would be an inefficient mechanism to collect revenue. Any discussion of trust fund revenues must be directly Do not add yet another government bureaucracy tied to the development of a long-term modernization to collect fees. Fuel taxes make sense.

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ACCESS AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION For communities in every nation, airports are the engine Budget pressures led the FAA to reduce the number of for developing and maintaining their economic base. aviation safety inspectors and engineers. As a result, Airports serving both large and small communities are the FAA has reduced the level of aircraft certification essential in creating economic benefits and yet their services provided to industry, delaying the introduction existence is sometimes threatened. of new products and technologies. This places U.S.-based manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage. If the level of Under the guise of safety and security, some officials and certification services is not restored, the aviation industry’s communities have banned or are attempting to severely positive contribution to the U.S. trade balance may be restrict general aviation access to airports and airspace. If in jeopardy. these ill-founded restrictions become commonplace, they will not only harm the nation’s transportation system, but In 2005, GAMA fought hard to get the Congress to increase do significant damage to local economies. FY06 appropriations to restore staffing levels in the FAA’s Aircraft Certification Service. The legislation provided $4 Some are trying to label certain portions of the sky million above the FAA budget request. Lawmakers made as “commercial airspace”, giving airlines preferential it clear this was intended to restore staffing to FY04 levels. treatment and use of the airspace. GAMA will vehemently GAMA is fighting to make sure that these funds are spent oppose any such efforts to restrict general aviation access for their intended purpose. Additionally, GAMA will to airports and national airspace systems. continue to support FAA efforts to improve the efficiency of the certification process and the implementation of SECURITY Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) and GAMA’s working relationship with federal agencies, security Certified Design Organizations (CDO). experts, and other general aviation associations ensures that vital security enhancements are implemented.

To avoid doing significant damage to the economy, GAMA’s goal is to ensure that the security requirements imposed on general aviation are kept in perspective with other modes of transportation. We will continue to focus on mitigating risks identified by intelligence and security experts, while ensuring that security procedures are meaningful and targeted.

Conclusion

Governments should do no harm to an industry that has such a positive impact on the U.S. and world economies. As long as GAMA, backed by 56 of the world’s leading general aviation manufacturers, working in concert with fellow general aviation associations, is able to keep the challenges facing our industry in check, general aviation will continue to be a powerful engine for global economic prosperity.

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2006 Agenda

Increase the Margin of General Safeguard GA Growth and Vitality Aviation Safety During the FAA reauthorization debate, GAMA will strongly Constantly reducing the worldwide number of general oppose efforts to establish user fees on general aviation. aviation (GA) airplane accidents — no matter the cause Such fees could adversely affect the industry that is a — continues to be GAMA’s highest priority. Using leader in U.S. economic growth and job creation, as systematic, data driven analysis of accidents, our industry well as one of the leading manufacturing sectors in the works diligently to identify adverse trends, develop and U.S. with a positive balance of trade. GA currently pays implement appropriate interventions, adapt training into the aviation trust fund through fuel taxes. This is an standards, and disseminate safety information. This efficient and transparent process. GAMA is opposed to requires a thorough and timely on-site investigation led by establishing a new bureaucratic organization to administer the National Transportation Safety Board or its equivalent user fees, scrapping a system that works. outside the U.S.

Modernize the Air Transportation System Ensure GA Security

GAMA members are active partners with the FAA in General aviation security has been significantly enhanced development of the Next Generation Air Transportation since 9/11 through partnerships between government and System (NGATS) and similar efforts in other areas of industry based on sound risk analysis. This constructive the world, such as the European Convergence and dialog and partnership is critical to ensure that security Implementation Plan. GAMA will ensure modernization measures are based on actual risk analysis and not plans reflect the many advances in GA capabilities political expediency. GAMA will work diligently with the GA and technologies, including new airplanes, engines, coalition to continue to educate the entire GA community and avionics designs. GA manufacturers are at the on security procedures, awareness, and enhancements. forefront of bringing new technology and designs to the aerospace industry. GAMA believes the core issue of the upcoming FAA reauthorization debate must be a blueprint for modernization.

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Fight to Preserve and Expand GA Access Optimize Certification Processes to Airports and Airspace Industry must work with the FAA, EASA, and other national GA access to all airspace systems worldwide is being aviation authorities to optimize certification processes challenged both in the air and on the ground. In the and leverage resources to enhance efficiency and safety. U.S., some are lobbying Congress using words such as GAMA will constantly work to improve and refine the “commercial airspace” in which U.S. airspace would be safety standards and processes used to certify aviation divided and users charged based on commercial and products. The FAA must devote the resources necessary non-commercial uses. At the same time, there are efforts to support the continued growth of aviation product underway to circumvent the law in order to establish development and manufacturing. In coordination with local prohibitions on GA. If these efforts succeed, the worldwide aviation authorities, GAMA will promote the effectiveness of GA and its vital role as an engine of international acceptance of aviation safety standards and economic growth would be diminished. GAMA will oppose certification processes to facilitate development and trade any effort to restrict GA access to airports and airspace. in the global economy.

Protect the General Aviation Facilitate Aviation Research Revitalization Act Government support for advancing high-risk, pre- Safeguarding the General Aviation Revitalization Act competitive aviation research related to GA is critical (GARA) and working to eliminate or reduce the impact of to bringing new designs, processes, and our future frivolous claims against manufacturers is a GAMA priority. transportation system from drawing boards to reality. GAMA These claims threaten our industry’s ability to bring safer will strive to ensure this research remains transparent, pre- and more efficient products to the marketplace because competitive and is coordinated between governments of ever increasing liability protection requirements. and industry to avoid duplication. GAMA will work to be Furthermore, frivolous lawsuits stymie business growth an active partner with NASA, FAA and the appropriate by adding administrative costs and reducing funds European Union agencies. available for new product research. GAMA will continue its efforts in Washington to enact meaningful tort reform and protect GARA from those who wish to weaken its needed protections.

Foster a Positive Economic and Regulatory Environment in International Markets

GAMA will strive to protect its members’ ability to market products the internationally-agreed rules of the International Civil Aviation around the globe and gain access to new markets, particularly in Organization (ICAO). General aviation is an important catalyst Europe and Asia. GAMA will facilitate its members’ engagement in the economic development of emerging economies. GAMA as appropriate with regulatory authorities dealing with controls will continue to develop strong partnerships in key markets with on the export of aviation products and technologies. GAMA will domestic and foreign aviation, environmental and trade agencies work to ensure that the economic, environmental, safety, and and foster a regulatory climate conducive to the manufacture, security regulation of general aviation worldwide develops within sale, and operation of general aviation airplanes worldwide.

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Adam Aircraft Century Flight Garmin International Inc. Rockwell Collins, Inc. 12876 E. Jamison Circle Systems, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street 652 Oliver Street 400 Collins Road N.E. Englewood, CO 80112 Municipal Airport Olathe, KS 66062 Williamsport, PA 17701 Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 303/406-5900 P.O. Box 610 913/397-8200 570/323-6181 319/295-1000 Mineral Wells, TX 76068 www.lycoming..com www.rockwellcollins.com www.adamaircraft.com www.garmin.com 940/325-2517 Meggitt/S-TEC Rolls-Royce North America Aircraft Technical www.centuryflight.com Goodrich Corporation One S-TEC Way 14850 Conference Center Drive, Four Coliseum Centre Publishers Cessna Aircraft Company Municipal Airport Suite 100 2730 West Tyvola Road 101 South Hill Drive P.O. Box 7706 Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Chantilly, VA 20151 Charlotte, NC 28217-4578 Brisbane, CA 94005 Wichita, KS 67277-7706 940/325-9406 703/834-1700 415/330-9500 316/517-6000 704/423-7000 www.s-tec.com www.rolls-royce.com/northamerica/ www.atp.com www.cessna.com www.goodrich.com Mooney Aerospace Sabreliner Corporation Airtechnics, Inc. Cirrus Design Corporation Gulfstream Aerospace Group, Ltd. Pierre Laclede Center 4515 Taylor Circle Corporation 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 1500 3851 North Webb Road Louis Schreiner Field Duluth, MN 55811 P.O. Box 2206 Kerrville, TX 78028 St. Louis, MO 63105-1821 Wichita, KS 67226 218/727-2737 Savannah, GA 31402-2206 830/896-6000 314/863-6880 800/544-4070 www.cirrusdesign.com 912/965-3000 www.mooney.com www.sabreliner.com www.airtechnics.com Crane Aerospace & www.gulfstream.com The NORDAM Group Safe Flight Instrument Argo-Tech Corporation Electronics Hamilton Sundstrand 510 S. Lansing Corporation 16700 13th Avenue West 20 New King Street 23555 Euclid Avenue Corporation Tulsa, OK 74120 Cleveland, OH 44117 P.O. Box 97027 918/587-4105 White Plains, NY 10604-1206 One Hamilton Road 216/692-6000 Lynnwood, WA 98046-9727 www.nordam.com 914/946-9500 425/743-8321 Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010 www.safeflight.com www.argo-tech.com www.craneaerospace.com 860/654-6000 Parker Hannifin Corporation Smiths Aerospace Aviall, Inc www.hamiltonsundstrand.com 14300 Alton Parkway Dassault Falcon Irvine, CA 92618-1898 Mechanical Systems 2750 Regent Blvd. Jet Corporation 949/833-3000 – Yakima DFW Airport, TX 75261 Teterboro Airport, Box 2000 P.O. Box 21111 www.parker.com P.O. Box 9907 800/284-2551 South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Phoenix, AZ 85036 Yakima, WA 98909-0907 www.aviall.com 201/440-6700 602/231-1000 Piaggio Aero 509/248-5000 Industries S.p.A. www.dassaultfalcon.com www.honeywell.com www.smiths-aerospace.com Avidyne Corporation 1515 Perimeter Road 55 Old Bedford Road DeCrane Aircraft Honeywell Business & West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Teledyne Continental Lincoln, MA 01773 Holdings, Inc. General Aviation 561/253-0104 Motors 8425 Pulsar Place, Suite 340 P.O. Box 90 781/402-7400 P.O. Box 21111 www.piaggioaero.com Columbus, Ohio 43240 Mobile, AL 36601-0090 Phoenix, AZ 85036 www.avidyne.com 614/848-7700 Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd. 251/438-3411 602/231-1000 Jefferson Airport Ballistic Recovery www.decraneaircraft.com www.tcmlink.com www.honeywell.com 11755 Airport Way Systems, Inc. Diamond Aircraft Industries Broomfield, CO 80021 Thielert Aircraft 300 Airport Road 1560 Crumlin Sideroad Hartzell Propeller Inc. 303/465-9099 Engines GmbH South St. Paul, MN 55075 London, Ontario One Propeller Place www.pilatus-aircraft.com Platanenstraße 14 651/457-7491 CANADA N5V 1S2 Piqua, OH 45356-2656 D – 09350 Lichtenstein The New , Inc. www.brsparachutes.com 519/457-4000 937/778-4200 GERMANY www.diamondair.com www.hartzellprop.com 2926 Piper Drive +49 (37204) 696-0 B/E Aerospace, Inc. Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.thielert.com Dukes Inc. 9100 NW 105th Circle Innovative Solutions & 772/567-4361 9060 Winnetka Avenue Support, Inc. www.newpiper.com Unison Industries Miami, FL 33178 Northridge, CA 91324 7575 Baymeadows Way 720 Pennsylvania Drive 305/459-7000 818/998-9811 PPG Aerospace Jacksonville, FL 32256 Exton, PA 19341-1129 www.beaerospace.com www.dukesinc.com P.O. Box 1800 904/739-4000 610/646-9800 Glendale, CA 91209 www.unisonindustries.com Boeing Business Jets EADS Socata www.innovative-ss.com 818/240-2060 P.O. Box 3707, M/S 1E-77 North Perry Airport Universal Avionics Jeppesen www.ppg.com Seattle, WA 98124-2207 7501 South Airport Rd. Systems Corp. Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 55 Inverness Drive East Pratt & Whitney Canada 3260 E. Universal Way 206/655-9800 954/893-1400 Englewood, CO 80112-5498 1000 Marie-Victorin Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85706 www.boeing.com/commercial/bbj/ www.socata.eads.net 303/799-9090 Longueuil, Québec 520/295-2300 Bombardier Aerospace www.jeppesen.com CANADA J4G 1A1 www.uasc.com Aircraft 450/677-9411 400 Côte-Vertu Road West Holding Inc. Kelly Aerospace, Inc. www.pwc.ca Williams International Dorval, Québec 276 S.W. 34th Street 1400 East South Boulevard 2280 E. West Maple Road CANADA H4S 1Y9 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Montgomery, AL 36116 Precision Aerospace P.O. Box 200 954/359-3700 Group LLC Walled Lake, MI 48390 514/855-5000 334/286-8551 www.embraer.com 1100 Carillon Point 248/624-5200 www.aerospace.bombardier.com www.kellyaerospace.com Kirkland, WA 98033 www.williams-int.com CAE SimuFlite FlightSafety 425/739-9997 International, Inc. L-3 Communications Woodward Governor 2929 West Airfield Drive Marine Air Terminal Avionics Systems Raytheon Aircraft Company Company P.O. Box 619119 LaGuardia Airport 5353 52nd Street SE P.O. Box 85 5001 North Second Street DFW Airport, TX 75261 Flushing, NY 11371-1061 Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Wichita, KS 67201-0085 Rockford, IL 61125 972/456-8000 718/565-4100 616/949-6600 316/676-7111 815/877-7441 www.simuflite.com www.flightsafety.com www.L-3com.com/AS www.raytheonaircraft.com www.woodward.com General Aviation Manufacturers Association 1400 K Street NW | Suite 801 Washington, DC 20005 P 202 393 1500 F 202 842 4063 www.GAMA.aero