Airplane Shipments Soar, GAMA Reports

Most categories of aircraft enjoyed double-digit percentage growth in deliveries YOY during the first nine months of 2021.

Michael Wildes

Monday, November 22, 2021 at 05:12 PM ET

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Bombardier delivered 82 aircraft during the first three quarters of 2021, including its Global 7500. Courtesy: Bombardier

Key Takeaways:

General aviation manufacturing experienced significant growth in the first nine months of 2021, with turboprop deliveries up 40.6% and jet deliveries up 15.9%.
The total value of airplane deliveries increased by approximately 13% to $13.4 billion, with over 70% of aircraft going to North American clients.
Leading manufacturers like Gulfstream Aerospace and Bombardier generated the highest billings, driven by strong demand for their large-cabin jets.
This growth occurred despite ongoing industry challenges, including pandemic-related setbacks, supply chain issues, and workforce shortages.

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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported Friday that in the first nine months of 2021, turboprop deliveries grew by 40.6 percent and jet deliveries grew by 15.9 percent when compared to the same period in 2020.

In fact, except for piston airplanes, which saw billings dip slightly by 0.7 percent (off only by 6 units), every other category that GAMA tracks recorded double-figure growth.