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General Aviation’s Economic Impact

Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023(published 2025); and Joint Association Statement and Study Summary (February 19, 2025)

The Socio-Economic Benefits of Business Aviation in Europe (2025); Methodology 

Contribution of General Aviation to the U.S. Economy in 2018 (published 2020)

The Real World of Business Aviation: A 2018 Survey of Companies Using General Aviation Aircraft

Contribution of General Aviation to the U.S. Economy in 2013 (published 2015)

The Wide Wings and Rotors of General Aviation (2015)

The Economic Value of General Aviation in the UK: Department of Transport Study (2015)

The Role of Business Aviation in the European Economy (2012)

Business Aviation: An Enterprise Value Perspective (2009) and Business Aviation: An Enterprise Value Perspective — Small and Medium Size Enterprises (2010)

The Real World of Business Aviation: A Survey of Companies Using General Aviation Aircraft (2009)

The Economic Impact of Business Aviation in Europe (2008)

General Aviation’s Contribution to the U.S. Economy (2006)

Business Aviation in Today’s Economy: A Shareholder Value Perspective (2001)

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The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support transport pilot training, airlift operations, and liaison missions within the Indonesian Air Force. A contract for twelve PC-24 aircraft has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry of Defense’s authorized defense contractor.The agreement includes an option to purchase additional aircraft, along with ground support equipment, tools, and spare parts. It also covers training and technical support to be provided by Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft Ltd from its headquarters in Stans.This arrangement reflects a broader effort to strengthen operational capabilities and expand training capacity within Indonesia’s military aviation sector through the introduction of a versatile jet platform. ... See MoreSee Less
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Electric aviation company Vertical Aerospace Ltd. announced an agreement in principle for a financing package of up to approximately $850 million. The funding is intended to strengthen the company’s financial position and support continued development of its electric aircraft programs, including certification of its Valo air taxi.The company said the financing provides sufficient capital to build on recent operational progress and reach key milestones over the next twelve months and beyond. These include completing piloted transition flights, conducting public flight demonstrations of its current prototype, advancing its hybrid-electric demonstrator, expanding the Vertical Energy Center, progressing construction of its manufacturing facility, and beginning production of the first full-scale Valo certification aircraft.Vertical Aerospace expects to have about $162 million in near-term working capital. This includes roughly $51 million in newly raised equity, about $30 million available from financing facilities upon execution, as well as existing cash reserves and expected tax relief and government grants. ... See MoreSee Less
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GAMA exists to foster and advance the general welfare, safety, interests, and activities of the global business and general aviation industry. This includes promoting a better understanding of general aviation manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul and the important role these industry segments play in economic growth and opportunity, and in serving the critical transportation needs of communities, companies, and individuals worldwide.

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