GAMA: 2023 Aircraft Shipments Up Across All Segments

More than 4,000 general aviation aircraft were delivered last year.

Kate O'Connor

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 07:54 PM ET

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Aircraft shipments rose across all segments in 2023. [Photo: jotoya/Pixabay]

Key Takeaways:

General aviation aircraft deliveries experienced significant growth in 2023, with over 4,000 aircraft shipped across all segments for the first time in over a decade.
Airplane shipments rose 9 percent to 3,050 units, while helicopter deliveries increased 9.8 percent to 962 units, both contributing to higher overall billings.
Despite this strong performance and robust order backlogs, the industry faces headwinds including supply chain issues, workforce shortages, and global regulatory uncertainty.
GAMA emphasizes the need for supportive legislative action, such as a long-term FAA reauthorization and R&D tax measures, to foster continued progress in safety and sustainability.

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2023 was a good year for aircraft deliveries, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s (GAMA) year-end General Aviation Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report.

GAMA found that aircraft shipments rose across all segments compared to 2022, coming in at 3,050 airplanes and 962 helicopters delivered in 2023. The numbers represent year-on-year increases of 9 percent and 9.8 percent, respectively. Overall airplane billings for last year rose 2.2 percent to $23.4 billion while total helicopter billings increased 11.2 percent to $4.4 billion.