Simcom's Hinson Warns of Major Challenges on Reg Front
Simcom CEO and GAMA chairman Eric Hinson said the FAA has "really, really struggled" to provide effective guidance and oversight.
GAMA chair and Simcom CEO Eric Hinson at GAMA State of the Industry (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN
GAMA chair and Simcom CEO Eric Hinson provided an overview of the industry's concerns surrounding the current regulatory environment during the annual GAMA State of the Industry press conference (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)

Simcom International CEO and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) chair Eric Hinson stressed the importance of addressing “major challenges” the industry has faced on the oversight front through the upcoming FAA reauthorization bill. Speaking during GAMA's annual State of the Industry press conference yesterday, Hinson said, “The FAA has really, really struggled to provide timely and effective guidance and oversight to our industry.”

He said a key area where the industry is hoping to gain congressional support is in policy guidance and rulemaking. “The short way of describing this is basically a lot goes in and very little comes out of rulemaking policy and guidance. It just kind of goes into a black hole right now and it's very difficult for us as an industry to see where the process is breaking down.”

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