“As these economies continue to expand, we expect
general aviation to play an ever increasing role in these
regions... Manufacturer backlogs are strong and we think this
bodes well for 2008 and the years beyond.”
Source: Speaking at GAMA’s Annual
Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chairman and
Chairman and CEO of Cirrus Design Corporation, Alan Klapmeier,
reported that a strong worldwide market, especially outside of
North America, was a driving factor for general aviation in 2007.
See his full presentation in today's Aero-TV programming (starting
with Part One of Three).