GA Creates $339B Boost to Economy, New Study Finds

General aviation supports more than 1.3 million jobs, according to a GAMA-led report.

Caleb Revill

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 05:21 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A new PwC study reveals that general aviation significantly contributed to the U.S. economy in 2023, generating $339 billion in economic output and supporting 1.3 million jobs.
Despite pandemic challenges, the general aviation sector saw substantial growth since 2020, adding over 150,000 jobs and $92 billion in economic impact.
Beyond direct economic figures, general aviation acts as a technology incubator, driving advancements in sustainable propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing.
The study detailed key contributions including $107.5 billion in labor income and $178.1 billion to the national GDP, with each direct GA job supporting 2.6 jobs elsewhere in the economy.

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General aviation contributes more than 1.3 million jobs and $339 billion in economic output to the U.S. economy, according to a new study conducted by PwC US Tax LLP.

The study was sponsored by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), among seven other aviation industry associations. It covered the economic contribution of the GA industry for 2023—the most recent year for which a full and consistent set of national- and state-level data is available.