The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s Third Quarter 2024 aircraft shipment and billing report has identified an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments within the general aviation manufacturing industry. Particular growth was identified in shipments of piston aeroplanes, business jets and turbine helicopters, with turboprops and piston helicopters shipments in line with the first nine months of 2023.

Aircraft shipments during the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, saw a 7.5% increase in piston aeroplanes, totalling 1,221 units. Turboprop shipments remained steady at 435 units, while business jets experienced a 10.1% increase, reaching 501 units. The total value of aeroplanes deliveries for the third quarter of 2024 amounted to $17.3 billion, marking a significant increase of 20.5%.

Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO, says: "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.”

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% with 478 units. The value of helicopter deliveries was $2.7 billion.