Three major themes took center stage on February 19, 2020, at the annual meeting of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Leaders from OEMs and a broad range of associations and industry executives met for GAMA’s release of its 2019 sales report—but the increase in shipments and billings for the year across most sectors was only half of the story.
GAMA Shows GA Shipments, Billings Up for 2019
Key Takeaways:
- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported an increase in total aircraft delivery value to $26.8 billion in 2019, with significant growth in piston and business jet shipments, while turboprop and helicopter segments saw declines.
- The meeting highlighted the successful implementation of the ADS-B mandate and the industry's focus on demonstrating general aviation's economic impact and workforce development.
- A major concern raised was the potential "devastating" long-term impact of the Boeing 737 Max crisis on aircraft certification programs across general aviation, threatening the industry's ability to produce new aircraft.
- Sustainability emerged as a critical theme, with GAMA leaders emphasizing the rapid development and investment in electric aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) as transformative for the industry's future.
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