Comparing Q1/20 to Q1/19, piston airplane deliveries declined 11.7%, turboprop deliveries declined 41.8% and business jet deliveries declined 19.1%, according to GAMA. The value of airplane deliveries through Q1/20 was $3.4 billion, a decline of approximately 21.3%. read more

MAY 28, 2020 - 6:45 am

The NBAA and several industry groups are urging Congress to preserve general aviation’s vital contribution to the U.S. economy as it considers a relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

MAR 19, 2020 - 6:20 am

In 2019, aircraft deliveries reached a value of $26.8 billion, an increase compared to $24.3 billion in 2018, according to GAMA’s 2019 year-end aircraft billing and shipment numbers. read more

FEB 21, 2020 - 6:45 am

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association published its Q1/19 aircraft shipment and billings report. Results showed increases across the airplane segments of the industry, but a slowdown in rotorcraft shipments compared to Q1/18. read more

MAY 20, 2019 - 5:50 am

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released its 2018 “State of the Industry” year-end results, showing an increase of 4.7% to 2,443 units in global airplane shipments. read more

FEB 25, 2019 - 6:35 am

NATCA, aviation groups, and members of Congress will detail how the shutdown is affecting the National Airspace System and must end now. read more

JAN 10, 2019 - 6:25 am

According to GAMA, in the first six months of 2017, there was a 1% increase in business jet shipments. This corresponded with a 2.7% increase in total airplane shipments. read more

AUG 16, 2017 - 6:35 am

GAMA reported that worldwide general aviation airplane shipments have declined 3.5% through the first nine months of 2016, including a 7.7% dip in business jet shipments. read more

NOV 11, 2016 - 7:06 am

In its report on Q1/16 aircraft shipments, GAMA said that business jet deliveries declined by 4.7% from 128 in Q1/15 to 122 in Q1/16. read more

MAY 9, 2016 - 6:07 am

According to the most recent release from GAMA, preliminary business jet shipments in 2014 were flat, rising 1.6% from 644 units in 2014 to 654 units in 2015. read more

FEB 11, 2016 - 6:18 am

GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce discusses the state of the general aviation manufacturing industry. With recent reports indicating a mixed performance, Bunce says passing the Export-Import Bank reauthorization is essential to ensure a level playing field for general aviation manufacturers in the global marketplace.... read more

November/December 2015

According to GAMA third quarter aircraft shipment data, there have been 465 business jets shipped in the first nine months of 2015, a 4.3% increase over the same period a year ago. read more

NOV 12, 2015 - 5:42 am