Higher jet, turboprop deliveries lift GAMA first-half billings
General aviation manufacturers posted higher aircraft shipments and sharply stronger billings in the first half of 2026, although weaker piston-aircraft deliveries left the industry’s performance uneven across major segments. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association said manufacturers delivered 1,458 aeroplanes worldwide through the second quarter, up 1.7 per cent from 1,433 in the same…
General aviation manufacturers reported a 1.7 percent increase in aircraft deliveries during the first half of 2026, compared to 1,433 units delivered in the same period of 2025. Overall, manufacturers shipped 1,458 aeroplanes worldwide, with business jets seeing the strongest growth, with shipments rising 8.2 percent to 383 aircraft.
Turboprop deliveries also increased 7.8 percent to 289 aircraft. However, piston-aircraft shipments declined 3.1 percent to 786 units. The strong performance of higher-value turbine aircraft, particularly business jets and turboprops, helped push billings 15.5 percent to $14.3 billion. Piston-aircraft shipments, on the other hand, fell 3.1 percent, with single-engine piston deliveries dropping to 405 units.
The data highlights a shift in the industry's financial performance towards turbine aircraft, with rotorcraft also showing a steady performance, with helicopter shipments increasing 4 percent to 419 units.
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