The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) have kicked off their 2021 European General Aviation Survey. Conducted with the support of EASA and open through April 30, the annual survey is designed to gain a better understanding of the scope of general aviation flight activity in Europe, as well as aircraft equipment and fleet composition trends.
This information is important in helping assess regulatory impacts, calculating accident rates for non-commercial airplanes, and promoting the benefits of general aviation, the organizations said. The 2020 survey drew more than 1,200 responses, accounting for 2,500 general aviation aircraft from 40 European counties.
“Now in its third edition, our aim for the 2021 European General Aviation Survey is to further increase participation across the general aviation community and better understand the impacts that the pandemic has had on GA operations across different countries,” said v-p of European Affairs for GAMA Kyle Martin.
According to Dominique Roland, head of the EASA Policy, Innovation, and Knowledge Department, “The buy-in of the GA community is essential, and I hope the repetition of the survey will convince more and more GA actors to contribute.” He added that survey results will provide data to help build upcoming strategies.
