Fri, Jul 28, 2006
GAMA has just told ANN of the latest
record-breaking shipment and billing figures. In the first half of
2006, shipments of general aviation airplanes totaled 1,843 units,
a 19.1% increase over the same period last year, with industry
billings rising 34.9% to $8.8 billion.
“This is the highest recorded billings for the first half
of a year in general aviation’s history,” said Pete
Bunce (pictured below), GAMA’s President and CEO.
“With our manufacturers' current backlog, we are confident
that this trend will continue throughout the remainder of 2006.
The overall upward trend in industry shipments was evident in
all aircraft segments. Shipments of piston-powered airplanes in the
first 6 months of 2006 were up 17.4% from the same period last year
to 1,270 units. Turboprop shipments rose 12.1%, from 141 units in
2005 to 158 units in 2006. The healthiest increase occurred in the
business jet market with a 27.7% increase in shipments from 325
units to 415 units.
"We are are very encouraged by this continued positive trend,
but we are closely monitoring the potential impact that rising fuel
prices and interest rates may have on our dynamic worldwide
industry. Without question, these strong numbers demonstrate the
powerful contribution general aviation makes to all economies and
how important it is to preserve and promote the freedom of
flight."
First Six Months Shipments Of Airplanes
Manufactured Worldwide
|
|
2005
|
2006
|
CHANGE
|
|
Pistons
|
1,082
|
1,270
|
+17.4%
|
Turboprops |
141
|
158
|
+12.1%
|
Business Jets |
325
|
415
|
+27.7%
|
Total Shipments |
1,548
|
1,843
|
+19.1%
|
|
Total Billings |
$6.5B
|
$8.8B
|
+34.9%
|
GAMA, of course, is THE international trade association
headquartered in Washington, DC representing over 50 of the world's
leading manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines,
avionics and related equipment. GAMA's members also operate fleets
of aircraft, fixed based operations, and pilot training and
maintenance training facilities.
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