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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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Lockheed Martin’s famed Skunk Works has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Electra.aero to accelerate the development of the EL9 Ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft. The initiative will leverage Skunk Works’ expertise in digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, sustainment, and global market development. The strategic move builds on their existing relationship as Lockheed Martin Ventures invested in Electra’s Series A round in 2022, and aims to fast-track EL9’s path to flight testing in 2027 and entry into service by 2029. The EL9 is being positioned not only for commercial use but also to fulfill DoD requirements for logistics, emergency response, and mobile power generation missions.The EL9 stands out for its ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, needing just 150 ft to land or take off, even from unimproved surfaces, thanks to its innovative blown-lift design powered by distributed electric propellers and a Safran turbogenerator. It can carry up to 1,000 lb of cargo over approximately 1,000 nm, while offering the cost, safety, and range advantages of fixed-wing aircraft, and quieter operation than helicopters. With joint efforts underway, Lockheed and Electra are exploring both commercial and Department of Defense acquisition pathways, including “programs of record,” signaling strong interest in the EL9’s potential for both civilian last-mile transport and strategic military deployment. ... 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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