Avionics
AEA: Genav Avionics Sales Continue To Rise
The general aviation avionics industry has seen more than $1.7 billion in sales during the first three-quarters of 2021, a 5.4 percent rise year-over-year.
General and business aviation avionics sales climbed by more than 5 percent in the third quarter, to about $1.7 billion. Retrofits—such as this Garmin G5000 upgrade in a Cessna Citation XLS at Elliott Aviation—accounted for 54 percent of that total. (Photo: Elliott Aviation)
General and business aviation avionics sales climbed by more than 5 percent in the third quarter, to about $1.7 billion. Retrofits—such as this Garmin G5000 upgrade in a Cessna Citation XLS at Elliott Aviation—accounted for 54 percent of that total. (Photo: Elliott Aviation)

The general aviation avionics industry has seen more than $1.7 billion in sales through the first nine months, representing a 5.4 percent year-over-year increase, according to statistics released yesterday by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). That total takes into account all business and general aviation aircraft electronics sales but does not include repairs, overhauls, extended warranty, or subscription services.