David Dunning is the Director of Global Innovation & Policy at GAMA, where he leads efforts to advance emerging aviation technologies, including electric propulsion and advanced air mobility (AAM). He oversees GAMA’s Electric Propulsion and Innovation Committee (EPIC) and works closely with industry and regulators to support the development and certification of new aircraft.

David began his aviation career in the U.S. Air Force and has held leadership roles across military, civil, and government aviation. Before joining GAMA, he served as the Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager at the FAA, leading efforts to integrate AAM into the U.S. national airspace system. In civil aviation, he has managed fleet and maintenance operations for air medical charter operators and owned and operated an FAA Part 145 certificated repair station.

David holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is an FAA-certified Private Pilot and holds FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) and Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenses.