Business jet shipments reach an all-time high
Shipments of general aviation aircraft last year increased significantly over 2005, resulting in record highs in billings and in business jet deliveries.

Shipments of general aviation aircraft last year increased significantly over 2005, resulting in record highs in billings and in business jet deliveries.

According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), member OEMs shipped 4,042 piston and turbine airplanes, 12.9 percent more than the 3,580 delivered the previous year. The record high for billings totaled $18.8 billion, a 24.1-percent increase over 2005. All the major turbine business airplane manufacturers reported more shipments, with Bombardier, Cessna and Gulfstream setting delivery records.

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