Deliveries fall in first six months but billings slightly up: GAMA

摘要

Deliveries of business jets, turboprops and piston aircraft continued their downward trend during the first half of this year, yet industry billings rose by a modest 0.2%, according to the latest statistics released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.rnBetween January and June deliveries of business jets dropped by 14.3%, to 355 aircraft, compared with 414 deliveries during the same period last year. Turboprop shipments fell by from 191 to 157 aircraft in the first six months while piston aircraft deliveries slipped from 434 last yearrnto 425 during the same period. Industry billings between January and June climbed to $9.4 billion - up $20 million compared with the same period in 2009.