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GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2021 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report

GAMA NEWS 21-25 For Immediate Release: May 20, 2021

 
GAMA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2021
Contact: Andre Castro

 

GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2021 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report for the first quarter of 2021. Deliveries increased for turbine helicopters and propeller airplanes while business jet and piston helicopter shipments were flat in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020, which in its closing weeks saw the onset of the pandemic.  

“The first quarter of 2021 shows progress for the industry. It is encouraging to see manufacturers begin to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. Although, we are not yet in the clear. The industry continues to face headwinds, especially with ongoing supply chain issues and pandemic related restrictions and constraints to global travel. It is important that we continue working with governments to assist in strengthening our supply chain, safely easing travel related restrictions and protecting our highly skilled workforce. Our outlook toward the future is exciting, particularly in light of our industry’s commitment to, and focus upon, environmental sustainability which continues to spur development of new aircraft, innovative technologies, and the production, distribution and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce.

Airplane shipments for the first three months of 2021, when compared to the same period in 2020, saw piston airplane deliveries increase 7.3%, with 235 units; turboprop airplane deliveries increase 18.3%, with 84 units; and business jet deliveries were flat with 113 units. 

Civil-commercial turbine helicopter deliveries for the first three months of 2021, when compared to the same period in 2020, saw an increase of 8.2%, with 92 units; and piston helicopter deliveries nearly matched first quarter 2020 with 36 units.

First Quarter Aircraft Shipments and Billings

Aircraft Type 2020 2021 Change
Piston Airplanes 219 235 7.3%
Turboprops 71 84 18.3%
Business Jets 114 113 -0.9%
Total Airplanes 404 432 6.9%
Total Airplane Billings $3.33B $3.93B 18.1%
Piston Helicopters 37 36 -2.7%
Turbine Helicopters 85 92 8.2%
Total Helicopter 122 128 4.9%
Total Helicopter Billing $431M $544M 26.2%

GAMA’s complete 2021 first quarter report can be found at gama.aero.

 

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GAMA is an international trade association representing over 100 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
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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.