General aviation airplane shipments fell slightly last year, from 2,376 aircraft delivered in 2014 to 2,267 in 2015, representing a slow-down in demand at a time when new piston, turboprop and jet models are poised to hit the market.
GA Aircraft Shipments Down Slightly in 2015
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation airplane shipments experienced a slight decline in 2015 compared to 2014, with piston-engine and turboprop deliveries decreasing.
- Business jet shipments remained relatively flat, showing a marginal increase of 1.6 percent.
- The slowdown is largely attributed to buyers postponing purchases in anticipation of several new aircraft models entering the market.
- The introduction of these new models, such as the HondaJet and Cirrus Jet, is expected to boost future delivery numbers and potentially lead to a market boom.
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