Economic Impact of General Aviation in

Delaware


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According to the 2018 Economic Impact Assessment of Delaware Airports, airports in Delaware support a total economic impact of more than $1.1 billion annually.

Aviation By the Numbers

According to FAA data, Delaware is home to 9 public-use general aviation airports, 1,930 pilots, and 11,026 registered aircraft.

Number of Jobs

According to the 2018 Economic Impact Assessment of Delaware Airports, airports support more than 12,000 jobs in Delaware, resulting in over $555 million in labor income.

Economic Impact

According to the same study, airports in Delaware support a total economic impact of more than $1.1 billion annually.

According to FAA data, Delaware is home to 6 repair stations, 4 FAA-approved pilot schools, 817 student pilots, and 323 flight instructors.

In addition, according to the AC-U-KWIK directory, there are 6 fixed-base operators registered in the state.

According to the University Aviation Association, flight departments in Delaware include Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, and Wilmington University in New Castle.

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