The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the First Quarter 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report last week. The results for the first three months of 2025 when compared to the same period in 2024 show increased shipments across all sectors and an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments.
Aircraft shipments through the first quarter of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, saw piston airplanes increase 19.3% with 353 units, turboprops increase 23.1% with 133 units, and business jets increase 11.0% with 141 units. The value of airplane deliveries through the first quarter of 2025 was $5.04 billion, an increase of 25.7%.
Helicopter shipments through the first quarter of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, saw piston helicopters increase 1.9% with 54 units, and turbine helicopter increase 1.5% with 133 units. The value of helicopter deliveries was $770 million.
Three Month Aircraft Shipment & Billing
| Aircraft Type | 2024 | 2025 | % Change |
| Piston Airplanes | 296 | 353 | +19.3% |
| Turboprops | 108 | 133 | +23.1% |
| Business Jets | 127 | 141 | +11.0% |
| Total Airplanes | 531 | 627 | +18.1% |
| Total Airplane Billings | $4.01B | $5.04B | +25.7% |
| Piston Helicopters | 53 | 54 | +1.9% |
| Turbine Helicopters | 131 | 133 | +1.5% |
| Total Helicopters | 184 | 187 | +1.6% |
| Total Helicopter Billings | $685M | $769M | +12.4% |
GAMA’s complete 2025 first quarter report can be found at gama.aero.
