The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is a national trade association proudly representing over 50 American manufacturers of fixed-wing general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics, and component parts. In addition to building nearly all of the general aviation aircraft flying in the United States, GAMA member companies also operate fleets of aircraft, airport fixed-based operations, and pilot training and maintenance technician training facilities across the nation.
General aviation is defined as all aviation other than commercial and military aviation. It is one of our nation's most important and dynamic industries, carrying 145 million passengers annually on general aviation aircraft ranging from two-seat training aircraft to intercontinental business jets. General aviation is relied on exclusively by more than 5,400 communities for their air transportation needs (scheduled airlines served about 600) and approximately 70 percent of the hours flown by general aviation are for business and commercial purposes.
