GAMA: Bizjet, Turboprop Deliveries Rise in 1Q13
Business jet deliveries in the first quarter rose by about 6 percent, thanks in large part to more shipments of higher large-cabin jets such as this Bombardier Global 5000. In fact, Bombardier handed over 17 Globals to customers in the first three months versus just four in the same period last year. (Photo: Bombardier)
Business jet deliveries in the first quarter rose by about 6 percent, thanks in large part to more shipments of higher large-cabin jets such as this Bombardier Global 5000. In fact, Bombardier handed over 17 Globals to customers in the first three months versus just four in the same period last year. (Photo: Bombardier)

Worldwide business jet deliveries rose by 4 percent, to 129 units, in the first quarter, according to statistics released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Pressurized turboprops, meanwhile, saw an increase of nearly 53 percent year-over-year.

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