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Business jet deliveries increase as shipment value reaches $19.4 billion
GAMA has reported year-on-year growth in business jet shipments and total delivery value through the third quarter of 2025, despite lower helicopter output.
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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association has published its third quarter 2025 aircraft shipment and billing report. When compared with the same period in 2024, business jet shipments rose by 10.6% to 554 units and the overall value of aeroplane deliveries increased by 13.2% to $19.4 billion.

Piston aircraft deliveries rose by five units to 1,238, while turboprops dropped by 6.0% to 409 units.

Helicopter shipments were down across the board. Piston helicopters fell by six units to 149, and turbine helicopters declined by 3.1% to 463 units. The total value of civil-commercial helicopter deliveries reached $3.1 billion.

GAMA will publish the full-year 2025 report on February 18, 2026, during its State of the Industry Press Conference in Washington D.C.

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