Avionics
AEA: Retrofits Lift Avionics Sales through 3Q
Of the total avionics sales during the first nine months, 57.7 percent, or nearly $1 billion, came from the retrofit market
Retrofit avionics sales jumped by 28.3 percent from a year ago, while forward-fit billings fell 17.1 percent. Of the total avionics sales during the first nine months, 57.7 percent, or nearly $1 billion, came from the retrofit market and forward-fit sales amounted to 42.3 percent of sales. (Photo: Elliott Aviation)
Retrofit avionics sales jumped by 28.3 percent from a year ago, while forward-fit billings fell 17.1 percent. Of the total avionics sales during the first nine months, 57.7 percent, or nearly $1 billion, came from the retrofit market and forward-fit sales amounted to 42.3 percent of sales. (Photo: Elliott Aviation)

Business and general aviation avionics sales during the first nine months climbed by 4.1 percent year-over-year, to more than $1.73 billion, according to the latest Avionics Market Report from the Aircraft Electronics Association. The dollar amount includes cockpit, handheld and cabin avionics; all associated hardware; batteries; and chargeable product upgrades. North America (U.S. and Canada) accounted for 73.5 percent of these avionics sales.