Wed, Nov 10, 2010
All Segments Down Compared To 2009
GAMA released the industry's
shipment and billings figures for the third quarter on Tuesday, and
the news is not particularly good. In the first nine months of
2010, total GA airplane shipments fell 14.5 percent, from 1,588
units in 2009 to 1,357 units this year. Billings for general
aviation airplanes totaled $13.47 billion in the first nine months,
down 2.5 percent.
"Despite another drop in total shipments and billings, we
believe that the longer-term outlook for general aviation is
positive. Our industry is coming off of a successful NBAA
convention and we are encouraged by the sales announcements and a
more positive outlook overall as discretionary spending starts to
pick back up on a global level," said Pete Bunce, GAMA's president
and CEO.
"I am especially encouraged by the resources general aviation
manufacturers are expending on the research and development of new
products," said Bunce. "Recovery indicators continue to
fluctuate, but one positive indicator - the investment in new
airplanes and technology - is solid. GA manufacturers are
clearly looking toward the future and will be poised for a strong
return when the economy fully recovers."
Piston-powered airplane shipments totaled 634 units compared to
679 units delivered in the first nine months of 2009, a 6.6 percent
decrease. Turboprop shipments declined 20.8 percent to 232 units in
2010. Business jet shipments totaled 491 units, a 20.3 percent
decrease over the 616 units delivered during this same period in
2009.
Nine Months Shipments Of
Airplanes Manufactured Worldwide
|
2009 |
2010 |
CHANGE |
Pistons |
679 |
634 |
-6.6% |
Turboprops |
293 |
232 |
-20.8% |
Business Jets |
616 |
491 |
-20.3% |
Total Shipments |
1,588 |
1,357 |
-14.5% |
Total Billings |
$13.82B |
$13.47B |
-2.5% |
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