Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – This week, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced, during its press conference at Aero Friedrichshafen, the publication of a white paper entitled “Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe.” The paper proposes important recommendations for European regulators and policymakers to support the emerging sector of electric aviation. 

The paper builds upon GAMA’s efforts advocating for key policy and legislative measures needed to accelerate the development of electric aviation in Europe. It highlights the need for creating and strengthening appropriate funding frameworks, building a robust and resilient supply chain and fostering the appropriate regulatory and policy environment to support the emergence and success of the electric aviation industry. Providing EASA with the critical resources and budgetary support it needs to support the certification process is also one of the key recommendations of the sector.

“General aviation is at the forefront of developing and introducing innovative technologies that will transform the entire aviation industry. We look forward to furthering our ongoing work with the European Commission and EASA so that they have a fuller understanding of the vital role that they will play in advancing this sector, which is the incubator for safety, sustainability and innovation,” said Kyle Martin, Vice President, European Affairs, GAMA. 

GAMA’s white paper, Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe, can be found HERE.

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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.