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VAI's James Viola To Succeed Pete Bunce at GAMA Helm
Bunce will retire in April and Viola will join GAMA after VAI's Verticon
James Viola and Pete Bunce
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) president and CEO James Viola (L) will succeed Pete Bunce as the president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in March, 2025 following the conclusion of Verticon, VAI's annual showcase.

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has selected James Viola, currently president and CEO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), to succeed Pete Bunce at the helm of the association. As part of a transition plan, Viola will step into his new role as GAMA president and CEO in March after the conclusion of VAI’s biggest event of the year, Verticon, while Bunce will retire in April after leading the association for nearly 20 years. In the interim, both will work closely together.

“GAMA has an outstanding reputation as a leader across the international aerospace ecosystem and I am honored and excited to work with GAMA’s members and team to further advance the critical interests and contributions of the aviation industry,” Viola said.

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