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Former GAMA President and CEO brings decades of aviation industry and market expertise to support Veryon’s next phase of growth
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 21, 2026) — Veryon, a leading provider of aviation maintenance software, technical publications, today announced Peter “Pete” Bunce has joined Veryon as a Board Advisor. Bunce brings deep, highly relevant aviation market expertise, further strengthening the mix of perspectives within Veryon’s board and management operating team at a pivotal moment for the business.
“Veryon is uniquely positioned at the intersection of data, technology, and aviation operations,” said Pete Bunce. “As the industry faces increasing complexity, across aging fleets and rising cost pressures, the need for intelligent, data-driven maintenance solutions has never been greater. I’m excited to support the Veryon team as they deliver meaningful innovation that helps OEMs and operators improve safety, efficiency, and readiness.”
Bunce most recently served as President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for nearly 20 years, where he worked at the center of the global aviation ecosystem with manufacturers, operators, regulators, and policymakers. During his tenure, he significantly expanded GAMA’s membership, championed critical legislative initiatives, and helped shape the future of general aviation, including emerging sectors such as advanced air mobility.
Prior to GAMA, Bunce completed a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, flying F-15 and A-10 aircraft, commanding large operational fighter units, and serving as Director of the Air Force Congressional Budget and Appropriations Liaison.
“Pete’s perspective is unmatched. He has operated at every level of this industry, from the cockpit to Capitol Hill,” said Bethany Little, Chief Executive Officer of Veryon. “As we scale Veryon and invest in AI-driven maintenance intelligence, his experience across regulation, manufacturing, and operations will help sharpen our strategy and accelerate how we deliver value to customers worldwide.”
An active pilot with more than 7,500 flight hours, Bunce holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate and served on several prominent aviation advisory boards, including the FAA Management Advisory Council, as well as advisory roles with NASA and MITRE. His career has been recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors, including induction into the Living Legends of Aviation and receipt of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Freedom of Flight Award.
About Veryon
Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, trusted by over 5,500 customers, 75,000 maintenance professionals, and more than 100 OEMs in nearly 150 countries. Powered by the world's largest de-identified aviation maintenance dataset, which contains over 100 million events, the all-in-one Veryon platform combines OEM-authorized publications, intuitive cloud-based maintenance workflows, and AI-driven insights to help operators, MROs, and OEMs maximize flying time without compromising safety or compliance. Drawing on Veryon's 50+ years of experience and support from experts who understand aviation, Veryon customers have achieved up to a 75 percent reduction in troubleshooting time for new technicians and up to a 23 percent reduction in downtime costs. Learn more at veryon.com.
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