Aircraft Deliveries Up in Q3 Across All Segments: GAMA
Aircraft manufacturers have delivered 1,841 aircraft since the beginning of the year, according to The General Aviation Manufacturers Association's (GAMA) third-quarter shipping and billing report.
The value of airplane deliveries through the third quarter of 2022 was $14.1 billion, an increase of approximately 4.8 percent. [Photo Courtesy: Gulfstream Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
General aviation aircraft deliveries significantly increased across all segments in Q3, totaling 1,841 units and boosting overall shipment value, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Despite strong demand, the industry is constrained by persistent supply chain issues and workforce shortages, which are hindering manufacturers' ability to meet demand and affecting major OEM revenues.
Industry leaders are prioritizing improvements in regulatory processes for new technologies and advancing sustainability initiatives, including SAF adoption and the development of alternative propulsion systems, to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Aircraft manufacturers have delivered 1,841 aircraft so far this year, representing an increase in deliveries across all segments, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s (GAMA) third-quarter shipping and billing report.
The delivery trend also points to an increase in the overall value of the aircraft shipments, the association said in a statement.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
