The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published the third quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report.
The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results through the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets and turbine helicopters, with turboprops and piston helicopters shipments in line with the first nine months of 2023.
“The health of our industry remains stable, which allows our companies to invest in technology and innovation that drives improved safety and sustainability for all civil aviation sectors. With new sessions and assemblies of governments set to convene shortly in both the U.S. and Europe, GAMA will continue to make the case to government leaders about the essential nature of the general and business aviation industry. Our message is simple and direct: we are ready to work with leaders on constructive policies to support the continued growth and societal health of countries and communities globally through business and general aviation products and operations,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO.
Aircraft shipments through the third quarter of 2024, when compared to the same period in 2023, saw piston airplanes increase 7.5 percent with 1,221 units, turboprops were in line with 435 units, and business jets increase 10.1 percent with 501 units.
The value of airplane deliveries through the third quarter of 2024 was $17.3 billion, an increase of 20.5 percent.
Helicopter shipments through the third quarter of 2024, when compared to the same period in 2023, saw piston helicopter in line with 156 units, and turbine helicopter increase 1.9 percent with 478 units. The value of helicopter deliveries was $2.7 billion.
Nine Month Aircraft Shipment & Billing
| Aircraft Type | 2023 | 2024 | % Change |
| Piston Airplanes | 1,136 | 1,221 | +7.5% |
| Turboprops | 439 | 435 | -0.9% |
| Business Jets | 455 | 501 | +10.1% |
| Total Airplanes | 2,030 | 2,157 | +6.3% |
| Total Airplane Billings | $14.35B | $17.30B | +20.5% |
| Piston Helicopters | 158 | 156 | -1.3% |
| Turbine Helicopters | 469 | 478 | +1.9% |
| Total Helicopters | 627 | 634 | +1.1% |
| Total Helicopter Billings | $2.69B | $2.71B | +0.5% |
GAMA’s complete 2024 third quarter report can be found at gama.aero.
The 2024 year-end shipment and billing report will be published on February 19, 2025, during GAMA’s State of the Industry Press Conference in Washington D.C.
This press release was prepared and distributed by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
