The FAA’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now underway, reporting on calendar year 2025. The GA Survey is the only source of information on the general aviation fleet, the number of hours flown, and the ways people use general aviation aircraft.
Data from this survey are used by governmental agencies and industry to
- compute safety metrics, such as fatal accident rates;
- understand the impact of the GA industry on jobs, economic output, and investments in aviation infrastructure;
- track the success of safety initiatives, including avionics recommendations;
- determine funding for infrastructure and service needs; and
- assess the impact of regulatory changes.
New this year, the FAA’s 2025 GA Survey outreach to aircraft fleets began with postcard invitations and, where available, email links to complete the fleet survey online—both sent Monday, February 23. The FAA and industry need accurate data on a broad range of aircraft. Your participation is voluntary, but we need your help. NATA encourages everyone who is contacted to respond to the survey so that all aviation activity is represented.