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Media Advisory: GAMA, U.S. Congressional and Industry Leaders to Celebrate the General Aviation Manufacturing Industry
Washington, DC – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will host a jobs rally celebrating the contributions of the general aviation manufacturing industry to the Kansas and U.S. economies on Friday, April 6.
Who: Scheduled speakers include U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04), Kansas Lieutenant Governor Tracey Mann, Garmin International President and CEO Cliff Pemble, Garmin Aviation Managing Director and Executive Vice President Phil Straub, Bombardier Business Aircraft President David Coleal, Textron Aviation Executive Doug May, Yingling Aviation CEO Lynn Nichols, Mayor of Olathe Michael Copeland and GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce.
What: A rally highlighting the general aviation manufacturing industry’s strong economic contributions in Kansas and in the U.S., and the industry’s commitment to investing in people and products that support the local economy, promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, investing in the future workforce, giving back to communities and those in need and employing veterans.
Where: Garmin International Warehouse and Distribution Center, 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas.
When: Friday, April 6, 2018. Rally begins at 9 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
RSVP: This event is open to members of the press. RSVP to rsvp@gama.aero.
For additional information, please contact Sarah McCann, GAMA Director of Communications, at +1 (202) 393-1500 or smccann@gama.aero.
GAMA is an international trade association representing over 100 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.
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