GAMA Mourns the Passing of Horst Bergmann

WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Horst Bergmann, former CEO and Chairman of Jeppesen and former GAMA Chairman (1996):
 
“Horst Bergmann was a passionate champion for the aviation community and an influential and visionary leader. His hard work and dedication led to Jeppesen’s significant growth in employees and revenues during his tenure and he was instrumental in Jeppesen’s transformation from a paper-based navigational aid provider to a leader in integrated aviation solutions. GAMA is grateful for Horst’s inspirational industry leadership and his contributions as a GAMA Board Member and Chairman. On behalf of GAMA and its membership, I offer our deepest condolences to Horst’s family, friends and colleagues.” 

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GAMA is an international trade association representing over 150 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation airplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components and related services. GAMA's members also operate repair stations, fixed based operations, pilot and maintenance training facilities and manage fleets of aircraft. For more information, visit GAMA's website at www.GAMA.aero.