National Aviation History Month: November 2023

According to the Government Printing Office, “National Aviation History Month is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation. Aviation history refers to the history of development of mechanical flight — from the earliest attempts in kites and gliders to powered heavier-than-air, supersonic and space flights.”

Key Stats

Source: 1992-2023 Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories and Orders (M3) Survey

• Defense Aircraft and Parts: U.S. Total Value of Shipments
• Nondefense Aircraft and Parts: U.S. Total Value of Shipments (bar chart below)

More Stats

Source: 2000-2023 Quarterly Financial Report (QFR)

• Aerospace Products and Parts: U.S. Total Net Sales, Receipts and Operating Revenues

Source: 2010-2023 Quarterly Services Survey (QSS)

• 481: Air Transportation: U.S. Total Revenue (bar chart below)