The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its 2021 Q2 report, showing marked improvement over the same period in 2020.
GAMA’s Second Quarter 2021 Data Shows Marked Improvement
Key Takeaways:
- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) 2021 Q2 report shows significant recovery in general aviation shipments and billings compared to the same period in 2020.
- Turboprops led the increase in shipments with a 45.4 percent gain, while total helicopter shipments improved by 32.7 percent.
- Total airplane billings rose 9.4 percent to $8.6 billion, and helicopter billings surged 37.7 percent to $1.4 billion for the first half of 2021.
- Despite these gains, GAMA notes the industry still trails pre-pandemic levels and emphasizes ongoing efforts to address supply chain, workforce, and environmental sustainability challenges.
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