GA Aircraft Deliveries Up Year Over Year in First Quarter

Turboprop segment deliveries lead the pack, with some softening in overall billings.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 02:26 PM ET

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According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, turboprop deliveries led the way in the first quarter of 2022. [Photo: Pilatus Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

General aviation aircraft deliveries in Q1 2022 increased across all segments compared to Q1 2021, indicating a post-pandemic recovery.
Despite the rise in unit shipments, the total dollar value of billings for both airplanes and helicopters was lower than the same period in 2021.
Turboprop deliveries led the growth with a 31% increase, while piston airplane shipments also saw significant gains, partly attributed to new CS/Part 23 airworthiness standards.
The industry is progressing towards greater global cooperation and potential standardization in aircraft certification, led by agencies like the FAA and EASA.

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Recovery from the pandemic-cued rollback on aircraft deliveries continues, as evidenced by the first quarter report for 2022 from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

The GAMA report demonstrated that the total aircraft deliveries increased across the board as compared to Q1 2021, with higher numbers in all segments. This was tempered by the fact that the total dollar value of billings came in just a bit lower than for the same period in 2021.