Business jet shipments were up 11% and billings by 16%, according to GAMA. (02/23/2026)
The business and general aviation industry set a new mark in 2025 with combined aircraft and helicopter billings jumping by 14.5% to a record $35.7 billion as shipments collectively topped 4,100 units, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported this afternoon during its annual State of the Industry review in Washington, D.C. However, the results were not uniform, with growth in the business jet and piston sector offsetting a slide in helicopter and turboprop deliveries.
The airplane side fared better with shipments up by 2.2% overall year over year (YOY) to 3,230. Billings soared to $31 billion, a 16.1% leap over the $26.7 billion reported in 2024. The business jet segment drove these increases, with deliveries up by 11.8% to 854.
Billings surged as Gulfstream spooled up on G700 deliveries and began G800 shipments. The Savannah, Georgia, manufacturer reported a 17% jump in revenues, bolstered by an 18-unit increase in its large-cabin shipments. Bombardier also saw a 13-unit bump in its ultra-long-range Global lines, with its revenues up by 10%.