The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released its second quarter aircraft sales report, which showed mostly positive trends for the general aviation industry. The greatest growth was seen in the training market, a result of the apparent pilot shortage that is spurring a need for new airplanes for flight schools. This positive trend should continue for a while yet. Boeing’s 2018 Pilot and Technician Outlook, released in July, forecasted a massive demand for pilots for the next 20 years.
GAMA Report Shows Increased Aircraft Deliveries
Key Takeaways:
- The general aviation industry is experiencing overall positive growth, largely fueled by a significant increase in the training market due to the apparent pilot shortage.
- Deliveries of piston airplanes and turboprops saw notable increases of 6.4% and 9.7% respectively, while piston helicopter sales surged by 19.2% in the first half of 2018.
- Despite unit delivery growth in these segments, the bizjet market remained flat, leading to an overall decrease in total billings for both airplanes and helicopters.
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