Fri, Oct 28, 2005
Most Numbers Are Up Over 25%
The General Aviation
Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the third quarter
numbers for general aviation shipments and billings today. Compared
with last year at this time, shipments rose 25.7 percent to 2,423
units, while industry wide billings for new airplanes rose to $10.4
billion.
“Our industry is very satisfied with the positive numbers
so far this year. This is an affirmation that the efficiency and
advanced capabilities of general aviation products are very
attractive to markets around the world,” said GAMA President
and CEO Pete Bunce.
- Shipments of piston-powered airplanes manufactured worldwide
increased to 1,685 units in the first three quarters of 2005, up
from last year’s 1,342.
- Turboprop shipments increased from 194 airplanes in the first
three quarters of 2004 to 228 this year.
- Business jets were also up with total shipments for three
quarters increasing 30.4 percent, from 391 units last year to 510
units this year.
“Even though we have reasons to believe that general
aviation will continue to experience positive growth, we remain
concerned about challenges; the high price of fuel, access to
airports and airspace, and the FAA reauthorization debate are
issues that can impact our continued recovery,” Bunce
added.
|
FIRST NINE MONTHS 2005 VERSUS 2004
SHIPMENTS
OF AIRPLANES MANUFACTURED WORLDWIDE
|
|
2004
|
2005
|
CHANGE
|
| Pistons |
1,342
|
1,685
|
+25.6%
|
| Turboprops |
194
|
228
|
+17.5%
|
| Business Jets |
391
|
510
|
+30.4%
|
|
|
|
|
| Total Shipments |
1,927
|
2,423
|
+25.7%
|
| Total Billings |
$8.0B
|
$10.4B
|
+28.9%
|
GAMA is an international trade association headquartered in
Washington, DC representing over 50 of the world's leading
manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics and
related equipment. GAMA's members also operate fleets of aircraft,
fixed based operations, and pilot training and maintenance training
facilities.
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