低空经济行业专题四:通用航空市场稳步发展,低空运营未来可期

Investment Rating - The report rates the low-altitude economy industry as "Outperform" compared to the market [1] Core Insights - The general aviation market is steadily developing, with promising prospects for low-altitude operations driven by policy, technology, and marketization [2] - The global general aviation market is expected to grow, with an estimated delivery of 4,197 aircraft in 2024, generating a delivery value of $31.9 billion [3] - China's general aviation industry has significant growth potential compared to the U.S., particularly in infrastructure, aircraft numbers, and flight usage structure [4] Summary by Sections General Aviation Industry Overview - General aviation encompasses all flight activities except military and scheduled passenger/cargo flights, characterized by flexibility and a wide range of applications [12] - Traditional general aviation aircraft include fixed-wing planes and helicopters, while emerging types like drones and eVTOLs are gaining traction [19] Global General Aviation Market Situation - The global general aviation market has maintained growth, with annual deliveries exceeding 4,000 aircraft for two consecutive years [24] - In 2024, the delivery value of global general aviation aircraft is projected to reach $31.9 billion, marking a 13.5% increase from the previous year [27] - North America dominates the market, accounting for 70.4% of global deliveries, while the Asia-Pacific region shows the fastest growth [28] Comparison of China and the U.S. General Aviation Industries - The U.S. general aviation industry is highly developed, with a significant gap in infrastructure and aircraft numbers compared to China [40] - As of 2024, the number of registered general aviation airports in the U.S. is approximately 40 times that of China, highlighting the potential for growth in China's aviation infrastructure [43] New Opportunities in China's General Aviation Industry - The rise of low-altitude economy as a national strategy is creating new opportunities for the general aviation industry [64] - The market for low-altitude economy is projected to reach ¥859.17 billion by 2025, with significant contributions from low-altitude aircraft manufacturing and operational services [60]