The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced that at its recent strategic planning session, the GAMA Executive Committee approved 14 companies to GAMA membership –– the largest group of new members added at one time in the association's history. The companies are a combination of full and associate members, along with a new category of GAMA membership: associate member full.

"With the addition of our associate member full category, GAMA will be able to facilitate larger players in the simplified vehicle operation and electric and hybrid arenas," said GAMA Chairman and Garmin Aviation Executive Vice President and Managing Director Phil Straub. "We look forward to continuing to expand GAMA's membership to ensure the association represents the full breadth and depth of the industry."

"GAMA's effectiveness is clear through this large membership addition," said GAMA Vice Chairman and Gulfstream Aerospace President Mark Burns. "The association's top-notch advocacy is stimulating a growing interest in this dynamic industry."

Full member companies include Viking Aerospace, ABS Jets and Signature Flight Support. Associate members full include Eviation, ICON Aircraft, Joby Aviation, Kitty Hawk, Terrafugia and Uber. Associate members include Alakai Technologies Corporation, FARADAY Aerospace, Karem Aircraft, MagniX and Xwing.