The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its third quarterly shipment and billing report for 2017 this week, indicating a continuing trend in general aviation sales. While the overall number of aircraft shipped increased slightly, total billings decreased.
GAMA Report Continues Upward Trend in GA Shipments
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation saw a slight increase in aircraft shipments (+1.7%) but a decrease in total billings (-2.8%) in Q3 2017.
- The helicopter market and lower-end piston aircraft experienced strong growth in both shipments and billings.
- The turboprop market was generally weak due to a significant drop in twin-turboprop deliveries, though single-engine turboprops increased, while the bizjet segment showed a slight recovery after previous declines.
- GAMA's CEO expressed optimism for future growth, anticipating it from streamlined certification and validation processes.
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