AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES DOWN ALMOST HALF

06 Nov 2009

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NUMBERS of general aviation aircraft delivered so far in 2009 are almost half the number over the same period a year ago, according to figures released yesterday by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

In the first three quarters of 2009, total general aviation (GA) aeroplane shipments fell 46.8%, from 2,982 units in 2008 to 1,587 units so far this year. Total industry billings are down 23.5%, to $13.8 billion.

“These shipment and billings figures are a result of this difficult business cycle and reflects the impact of the weak economy,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce.

Piston-powered aircraft shipments totaled 679 units compared to 1,646 units delivered in the first three quarters of 2008, a 58.7% decrease.

Turboprop shipments decreased 15.8% from 348 units in the first nine months last year to 293 units during this same period in 2009.

Business jet shipments totaled 615 units, a 37.8% decline over the 988 units delivered through the third quarter in 2008.

www.gama.aero

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