The US General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has formally added four non-US manufacturers to its membership. The inclusion of Bombardier Aerospace of Canada, Dassault Falcon Jet of France, Embraer of Brazil and Piaggio of Italy overturns a long-standing restriction limiting membership to US aircraft and component manufacturers (Flight International, 17-23 September).
Source: Flight International
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