行业组织发布最新分析，显示其经济影响力持续增长。

根据通用航空制造商协会（GAMA）委托进行的一项研究，2023年通用航空（GA）为美国经济贡献了3392亿美元，并支持了全美130万个工作岗位。该协会表示，普华永道（PwC）在《2023年通用航空对美国经济的贡献》报告中进行的全面分析，展示了该行业在美国50个州的广泛经济影响力。

该研究由GAMA与以下组织共同资助：飞机电子设备协会（AEA）、航空器拥有者及驾驶员协会（AOPA）、实验飞机协会（EAA）、国家航空运输协会（NATA）、国家州航空官员协会（NASAO）、国家公务航空协会（NBAA）以及国际垂直航空协会（Vertical Aviation International）。

PwC的研究分析了通用航空的四种主要经济影响：

 1. 直接行业活动；

 2. 通过供应链产生的间接影响；

 3. 由于行业工资流入当地经济而带来的诱发效应；

 4. 由通用航空相关游客消费所带来的经济贡献。

GAMA总裁兼首席执行官皮特·邦斯（Pete Bunce）在华盛顿特区的行业年度会议上表示：“我很高兴能够汇报我们的经济贡献，尤其是整个行业创造的130万个就业岗位。我们不仅在制造和设计飞机，还包括维护服务、固定基地运营（FBO）人员、机械师以及全国各地的维修站——这是一大批就业岗位。”

邦斯指出，与2000年发布的报告相比，通用航空行业的就业人数增加了超过10万个，经济贡献增长了920亿美元。

制造业表现强劲

2023年，美国制造的通用航空飞机交付量接近4000架。其中，实验自制飞机占交付总量的34%，活塞飞机占28.8%。公务机虽然仅占12.5%的交付量，但其总价值占比接近80%，达到129亿美元。

除了整机制造外，美国制造商还生产了约370亿美元的通用航空零部件，涵盖发动机、航空电子设备、内饰组件和电气系统等。

经济贡献最高的州：加州、德州和佛州

从各州的经济影响来看，加利福尼亚州排名第一，总经济产出达398亿美元，支持146,600个就业岗位。佛罗里达州和德克萨斯州分别以274亿美元和271亿美元的经济影响紧随其后。前十名州合计贡献了全美通用航空总就业岗位的52%和经济产出的53%。

按人均计算，较小的州对通用航空的依赖更为明显。其中，堪萨斯州以每人3,692美元的通用航空经济产出位居第一，其次是北达科他州（3,137美元）和阿拉斯加州（2,745美元）。这反映了通用航空在低人口密度、商业航空服务较少的州中的重要性。

飞机电子设备协会（AEA）总裁兼首席执行官迈克·亚当森（Mike Adamson）表示：“这一十年内发布的第三份报告再次证明，通用航空是地方经济的催化剂，是农村社区的生命线，并且在美国商业体系中占据核心地位。”

研究显示，2023年，美国共有214,000多架活跃的通用航空飞机，飞行时长累计达2,860万小时。其中，单发活塞飞机占飞行时长的51%，公务机占16%，直升机占10%。这些通用航空活动涉及全国19,500多个机场，远超商业航空服务的549个机场。

运营活动带来巨大经济效益

研究发现，通用航空运营在燃油销售、维护、飞行员及机组人员工资等方面创造了可观的经济活动。PwC估算，通用航空的运营与维护占行业直接GDP贡献的57%以上。

此外，公务航空及其他通用航空旅行在目的地带来了约67亿美元的游客消费，其中酒店住宿支出达44亿美元，餐饮支出22亿美元。该研究指出，由于仅统计了过夜游客，且未计算额外的消费，这一数据可能是保守估计。

政策制定者应给予更多关注

详细的州级经济分析为行业倡导者提供了有力的数据，以向政策制定者展示通用航空对当地经济的重要性。这在基础设施资金、劳动力发展和技术进步方面面临挑战的背景下显得尤为重要。

NBAA总裁兼首席执行官埃德·博伦（Ed Bolen）表示：“这一权威报告将有助于我们向政策制定者和舆论领袖宣传通用航空行业的规模及其在美国经济和交通体系中的核心作用。”

对于制造商、运营商和服务提供商而言，这项研究不仅强化了通用航空在美国交通体系中的关键角色，同时也揭示了成熟市场和新兴市场的机遇。强劲的制造业表现和广泛的运营网络表明，该行业已为未来持续增长和演进做好准备。

在谈到经济影响研究的发布时，邦斯表示：“我们特意选择在新一届国会开始运作时发布这份报告。虽然我们无法预测政府未来的政策走向，但我们必须持续强调我们的行业对美国经济的重要性。”

他补充道：“任何变革都蕴含机遇，我们可以借此机会与政府合作，宣传通用航空行业的贡献，尤其是其作为技术创新孵化器的作用。”

邦斯还提到了近期航空事故引发的安全关注。他强调，提升安全性的关键在于推动技术发展。他表示：“现代航空电子设备让飞行精度比以往大幅提高，我们可以将飞机高度精准控制在设定范围的几英尺内，甚至能够实现自动着陆。这些技术进步至关重要，而它们的发源地正是我们的行业——公务和通用航空。”

作者：杰西卡·里德（Jessica Reed） • 作家兼编辑

2025年2月20日

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact。

According to a study commissioned by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), general aviation (GA) contributed $339.2 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023 while supporting 1.3 million jobs across the nation. The group said the comprehensive analysis by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the report, “Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023,” demonstrates the sector’s economic reach across all 50 states.

Jointly funding the study along with GAMA were the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association,（AOPA),Experimental Aircraft Association(EAA), National Air Transportation Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and Vertical Aviation International.

PwC’s study examined four key types of economic impact: direct industry activity, indirect effects through the supply chain, induced effects from industry wages being spent in local economies, and enabled contributions from GA-related visitor spending.

“I am excited to report on our economic input, the 1.3 million jobs that we create as a whole industry,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO, during the association’s State of the Industry press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. “We’re talking about building aircraft, designing them, but also maintaining them, our service sector that’s out there, all the people that work on our FBOs, our mechanics out there, and repair stations all over the country—that is a lot of jobs.”

Pointing to the 1.3 million jobs and $339.2 billion in economic contributions, Bunce remarked, “Compared to when we released this in the year 2000, that is an increase of more than 100,000 jobs and $92 billion into the U.S. economy.”

The manufacturing segment showed particular strength, with close to 4,000 U.S.-manufactured GA aircraft delivered in 2023. Experimental amateur-built aircraft led deliveries at 34% of the total, followed by piston aircraft at 28.8%. Business jets represented 12.5% of deliveries but dominated in terms of value, accounting for nearly 80% of the $12.9 billion in total aircraft sales.

Beyond complete aircraft, U.S. manufacturers produced roughly $37 billion worth of GA components for both new aircraft and the existing fleet. This includes everything from engines and avionics to interior components and electrical systems.

California, Texas and Florida Dominate

In terms of state-by-state impact, California led with $39.8 billion in total economic output and 146,600 jobs supported. Florida and Texas rounded out the top three, with $27.4 billion and $27.1 billion in economic impact respectively. Together, the top 10 states accounted for 52% of GA’s total jobs and 53% of economic output nationwide.

When measured per capita, smaller states showed considerably more GA influence. Kansas topped the list with $3,692 in per-capita output, followed by North Dakota at $3,137 and Alaska at $2,745. This reflects the essential role of GA in less densely populated states with fewer commercial airline options.

“This third report in just over a decade is further evidence that general aviation is a catalyst for local economies, a lifeline for rural communities, and essential to the makeup of American commerce,” commented Mike Adamson, AEA's president and CEO.

More than 214,000 active GA aircraft logged 28.6 million flight hours in the U.S. in 2023, the study found. Single-engine piston aircraft accounted for 51% of hours flown, while business jets represented 16% and helicopters 10%. These operations utilized more than 19,500 landing facilities nationwide—dramatically more than the 549 airports serving commercial airlines.

Significant economic activity was generated on the operational side through fuel sales, maintenance, pilot and crew wages, and other direct spending. PwC calculated that GA operations and maintenance accounted for more than half of the industry’s direct GDP contribution at 57%.

Business aviation and other GA travel drove an estimated $6.7 billion in visitor spending at destinations, primarily on lodging ($4.4 billion) and meals ($2.2 billion). The study notes that this is likely a conservative estimate since it only counts overnight visitors and excludes incidental spending.

Data from 2023 reflects an industry that has largely recovered from pandemic disruptions while adapting to changing market demands. The strong showing in experimental aircraft deliveries indicates healthy demand from private owners. And with nearly 2.6 supporting jobs created for each direct GA position, the industry demonstrates significant economic multiplier effects.

Policy Makers Should Take Note

The comprehensive state-level analysis gives industry advocates concrete data to demonstrate GA’s local economic importance to policymakers. This could prove particularly important as the industry faces ongoing challenges around infrastructure funding, workforce development, and technological advancement.

“This authoritative report will be valuable in our industry’s work to educate policymakers and opinion leaders about the sector’s size and central role in the nation’s economy and transportation system,” remarked Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO.

For manufacturers, operators, and service providers, the study reinforces GA’s vital role in U.S. transportation while highlighting opportunities in both established and emerging market segments. Strong manufacturing numbers and a broad operational footprint suggest an industry well-positioned for continued growth and evolution.

ByJESSICA REED • Writer & Editor

February 20, 2025