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:

In 2023, general aviation aircraft deliveries surpassed 4,000 units, a milestone not achieved in over a decade, with total airplane shipments rising 9% and helicopter shipments increasing 9.8% year-over-year.
All aircraft segments experienced growth, including piston airplanes (up 11.8%), turboprops (up 9.6%), business jets (up 2.5%), and turbine helicopters (up 10.4%).
Despite robust performance and growing order backlogs, the industry faces challenges such as ongoing supply chain issues, workforce shortages, and regulatory unpredictability.
GAMA emphasizes the need for effective regulatory processes and a supportive business environment, urging U.S. Congress to pass crucial legislation like a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.

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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.