Pete Bunce said, “While the year started off strong, the health and safety restrictions put in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic began to significantly impact global operations, supply chains and deliveries towards the end of the first quarter.” Bunce’s remarks were part of the General Aviation Manufacturing Association’s report of first-quarter aircraft shipments—Bunce serves as CEO of GAMA. “Many companies then supplemented ongoing activities with the production and transport of health-care materials needed by front-line health care workers and communities across the globe,” actions Bunce said serve as a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the industry’s workforce.
GAMA Reports First Quarter Delivery Numbers
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Key Takeaways:
- The general aviation manufacturing industry experienced significant declines in first-quarter 2020 aircraft deliveries, primarily due to health and safety restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- All major aircraft categories, including piston airplanes, turboprops, business jets, and both turbine and piston helicopters, saw substantial double-digit percentage drops in shipments compared to the same period in 2019.
- Despite the downturn, many companies in the industry demonstrated adaptability and resilience by contributing to the production and transport of healthcare materials.
- Second-quarter delivery numbers are anticipated to reflect an even greater impact of the COVID-19 virus on the industry.
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