Washington, DC—The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will announce the industry’s worldwide 2014 year-end aircraft shipment and billing numbers at its annual “State of the Industry” press conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Newseum. In addition, GAMA, along with its sister GA associations, will unveil the results of the new industry-wide PricewaterhouseCoopers study on general aviation’s total impact on the U.S. and state economies.

GAMA’s Chairman Joe Brown, who is also President of Hartzell Propeller, and GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce will present the year-end numbers and review GAMA’s recent efforts. In addition, they will discuss the results of the economic impact study, which is being updated for the first time since 2006. The study examines general aviation’s significant economic impact, including economic output, contribution to U.S. GDP, employment, and labor income.

GAMA strongly encourages in-person media attendance. The press conference will be available via Web cast for those unable to attend at the address below.

What: GAMA “State of the Industry” Press Conference

When: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 12:30-1:15 p.m. EST

Where: Knight Studio Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC (Please use the C Street, NW, entrance on the back side of the museum)

RSVP for attendance: rsvp@gama.aero

Web cast: http://www.gama.aero/media-center/2015-state-industry-webcast 

For additional information, please contact Mary Lynn Rynkiewicz, GAMA Director of Communications, at (202) 637-1375 or marylynn@gama.aero.