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GAMA Releases First Quarter 2026 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

GAMA NEWS 26-8 For Immediate Release: May 28, 2026

 
GAMA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2026
Contact: Andre Castro

 

GAMA Releases First Quarter 2026 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the first quarter 2026 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first three months of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, show increased shipments in the piston airplane and business jet sectors and an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments. 

Aircraft shipments through the first quarter of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, saw piston airplanes increase 6.4% with 381 units, turboprops decrease 3.1% with 124 units, and business jets increase 14.9% with 162 units. The value of airplane deliveries through the first quarter of 2026 was $6.1 billion, an increase of 19.1%.

Helicopter shipments through the first quarter of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, saw piston helicopters decrease by seven units to 47, and turbine helicopters decrease by 9.0% with 121 units. The value of civil-commercial helicopter deliveries was $789 million.

Three Month Aircraft Shipment & Billing 

Aircraft Type 2025 2026 % Change
Piston Airplanes 358 381 +6.4%
Turboprops 128 124 -3.1%
Business Jets 141 162 +14.9
Total Airplanes 627 667 +6.4%
Total Airplane Billings $5.1B $6.1B +19.1%
Piston Helicopters 54 47 -13.0%
Turbine Helicopters 133 121 -9.0%
Total Helicopters 187 168 -10.2%
Total Helicopter Billings $769M $789M +2.5%

GAMA’s complete 2026 first quarter report can be found at gama.aero.

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GAMA is an international trade association representing over 150 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation airplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components and related services. GAMA's members also operate repair stations, fixed based operations, pilot and maintenance training facilities and manage fleets of aircraft. For more information, visit GAMA's website at www.GAMA.aero.
 

Communications Director:
Andre Castro: acastro@gama.aero
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
www.GAMA.aero
Headquarters: (+1) 202-393-1500
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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.