General Aviation

1 General Aviation : Includes over 416,000 General Aviation aircraft flying worldwide today, ranging from two-seat training aircraft and utility helicopters to intercontinental business jets, of which over 210,000 aircraft are based in the United States and over 140,000 aircraft are based in Europe. Supports $219 billion in total economic output and million total jobs in the United States. In the , flies over 24 million flight hours, of which two-thirds are for business purposes. Flies to more than 5,000 public airports, while scheduled airlines serve less than 400 airports. The European General Aviation fleet can access over 4,200 airports. Is the primary training ground for most commercial airline Aviation is defined as all Aviation other than military and scheduled commercial of the questions I m frequently asked by reporters is, what is the state of the General Aviation industry?

2 And one of the main sources I turn to is the book you re holding right now. That s why I m delighted to introduce you to GAMA s 2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook & 2017 Industry ll find inside the latest General Aviation shipments and billings, fleet data for the United States and Europe and several other regions, as well as pilot, airport, safety, and accident statistics. This handy compendium delivers a comprehensive look at our global industry, which continues to develop and deliver innovative products and contribute to economies around the world. As you read the following pages, you ll see that 2016 was another impressive year for GAMA. The association welcomed its first associate members for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft, embracing an emerging segment of the General Aviation market and the evolution toward more autonomous aircraft operations.

3 It saw the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Authority put into place rules to make it easier to certify products and technologies for small airplanes. And GAMA continued its successful General Aviation jobs rallies, hosting Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and hundreds of General Aviation enthusiasts at Duncan Aviation s facility in Battle Creek, 2017, GAMA will continue to be the premier advocate for General Aviation manufacturers, their suppliers, and those who maintain, repair, and overhaul GA aircraft around the world. While working closely with global policymakers and regulators, GAMA will continue as the international resource for industry data with a redesigned Website featuring important statistics about the industry, government resources, and career information for the next generation of General Aviation leaders.

4 In fact, some of the data previously published in this book has moved to GAMA s Website, so please be sure to visit for more one of GAMA s founding members, Piper Aircraft has been pleased to be a part of this excellent association for nearly half a century as it has grown to become the esteemed organization you see today. I m delighted to be the fourth Piper leader to serve as GAMA s Chairman in the association s 47-year history and look forward to even more progress and accomplishments in the year to come. Best regards,Simon CaldecottPresident and CEO, Piper Aircraft, Mission and VisionMiSSionThe General Manufacturers Association (GAMA) exists to foster and advance the General welfare, safety, interests and activities of the global business and General Aviation industry.

5 This includes promoting a better understanding of General Aviation manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul and the important role these industry segments play in economic growth and opportunity, and in serving the critical transportation needs of communities, companies and individuals vision is to be recognized as the most effective trade association in business and General Aviation , aerospace manufacturing, and in the maintenance, repair and overhaul domain through: Enhancing Safety through innovation and the promotion of quality training Facilitating improvements in certification, audit and regulatory processes Fostering sustainable General and business Aviation growth Promoting the economic impact and societal benefits of General and business Aviation Achieving organizational excellenceWelcome from GAMA s Chairman2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook & 2017 Industry Outlook2 GAMA is an international trade association representing more than 90 of the world s leading manufacturers of General Aviation airplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components, and related services.

6 GAMA s members also operate repair stations, fixed-based operations, pilot and maintenance training facilities, and manage fleets of aircraft. For more information, visit GAMA s Web site at and look for us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and of the questions I m frequently asked by reporters is, what is the state of the General Aviation industry? And one of the main sources I turn to is the book you re reading right now. That s why I m delighted to introduce you to GAMA s 2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook & 2017 Industry ll find inside the latest General Aviation shipments and billings, fleet data for the United States and Europe and several other regions, as well as pilot, airport, safety, and accident statistics.

7 This handy compendium delivers a comprehensive look at our global industry, which continues to develop and deliver innovative products and contribute to economies around the world. As you read the following pages, you ll see that 2016 was another impressive year for GAMA. The association welcomed its first associate members for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft, embracing an emerging segment of the General Aviation market and the evolution toward more autonomous aircraft operations. It saw the Federal Aviation Administration put into place a rule to make it easier to certify products and technologies for small airplanes, with the European Aviation Safety Agency expected to adopt a similar rule in early 2017.

8 And GAMA continued its successful General Aviation jobs rallies, hosting Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and hundreds of General Aviation enthusiasts at Duncan Aviation s facility in Battle Creek, 2017, GAMA will continue to be the premier advocate for General Aviation manufacturers, their suppliers, and those who maintain, repair, and overhaul GA aircraft around the world. While working closely with global policymakers and regulators, GAMA will continue as the international resource for industry data with a redesigned website featuring important statistics about the industry, government resources, and career information for the next generation of General Aviation leaders.

9 In fact, some of the data previously published in this book has moved to GAMA s website, so please be sure to visit for more one of GAMA s founding members, Piper Aircraft has been pleased to be a part of this excellent association for nearly half a century as it has grown to become the esteemed organization you see today. I m delighted to be the fourth Piper leader to serve as GAMA s Chairman in the association s 47-year history and look forward to even more progress and accomplishments in the year to come. Best regards,Simon CaldecottPresident and CEO, Piper Aircraft, Mission and VisionMiSSionThe General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) exists to foster and advance the General welfare, safety, interests, and activities of the global business and General Aviation industry.

10 This includes promoting a better understanding of General Aviation manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul and the important role these industry segments play in economic growth and opportunity, and in serving the critical transportation needs of communities, companies, and individuals vision is to be recognized as the most effective trade association in business and General Aviation , aerospace manufacturing, and in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul domain through: Enhancing Safety through innovation and the promotion of quality training Facilitating improvements in certification, audit, and regulatory processes Fostering sustainable General and business Aviation growth Promoting the economic impact and societal benefits of General and business Aviation Achieving organizational excellenceWelcome from GAMA s Chairman2016 General Aviation Statistical Databook & 2017 Industry Outlook12016 General Aviation Statistical Databook & 2017 Industry Outlook22016 in Reviewnew Rules to Transform General Aviation Market for Light AirplanesThe Federal Aviation Administration s (FAA)