Civil Aircraft Sales Drive Growth of U.S. Aerospace Industry
Boeing announced on December 3 that it had delivered 377 Next Generation 737s, setting a single-year record. The company also set a record this year with orders for 1,031 copies of the 737NG and 737 Max. (Photo: Boeing)
Boeing announced on December 3 that it had delivered 377 Next Generation 737s, setting a single-year record. The company also set a record this year with orders for 1,031 copies of the 737NG and 737 Max. (Photo: Boeing)

The U.S. aerospace industry’s sales tally grew by 3.4 percent this year, to $218 billion, led by a strong performance in the civil sector, according to preliminary estimates released by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) on December 5. The figure marks the industry’s ninth consecutive year of growth.

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