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What was the percentage decline in general aviation aircraft production in the United States from its peak in 1978 to the low in 1994?
What was the percentage decline in general aviation aircraft production in the United States from its peak in 1978 to the low in 1994?
- Approximately 95 percent (correct)
- Approximately 75 percent
- Approximately 65 percent
- Approximately 85 percent
Which of the following played a significant role in the challenges faced by the general aviation industry in the United States after the 1970s?
Which of the following played a significant role in the challenges faced by the general aviation industry in the United States after the 1970s?
- Increased government funding for aviation research and development
- An increase in the United States' market share relative to foreign manufacturers
- Factories closing and substantial job losses (correct)
- A surge in the number of flight students
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the state of Cessna and Piper in the general aviation market decline after the 1970s?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the state of Cessna and Piper in the general aviation market decline after the 1970s?
- Cessna increased single-engine airplane production, while Piper expanded its market share.
- Neither Cessna nor Piper experienced financial difficulties or production cuts.
- Both Cessna and Piper increased production and market share
- Cessna ceased making single-engine airplanes, and Piper declared bankruptcy in 1991. (correct)
What was the impact of the general aviation decline in the United States on its standing in the global market?
What was the impact of the general aviation decline in the United States on its standing in the global market?
What was the total production of general aviation aircrafts in 1994?
What was the total production of general aviation aircrafts in 1994?
When did general aviation aircraft production peak in the United States before its subsequent decline?
When did general aviation aircraft production peak in the United States before its subsequent decline?
How were flight schools impacted by the decline of general aviation in the United States?
How were flight schools impacted by the decline of general aviation in the United States?
What key factor led to the significant decline in general aviation after the 1970s?
What key factor led to the significant decline in general aviation after the 1970s?
What was the magnitude of job losses in the general aviation industry due to its decline?
What was the magnitude of job losses in the general aviation industry due to its decline?
What was the quantity of general aviation planes shipped in 1978?
What was the quantity of general aviation planes shipped in 1978?
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Decline in General Aviation Aircraft Production
Decline in General Aviation Aircraft Production
The production of general aviation aircraft in the U.S. decreased by 95% from 1978 to 1994.
Job Losses in Aviation Manufacturing
Job Losses in Aviation Manufacturing
Many factories shut down, leading to a significant loss of employment opportunities within the aviation sector.
Cessna's Production Halt
Cessna's Production Halt
This aviation company stopped producing single-engine airplanes during the decline.
Piper's Bankruptcy
Piper's Bankruptcy
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Decline in Flight Students
Decline in Flight Students
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Market Share Loss
Market Share Loss
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Study Notes
- General aviation in the United States experienced a decline after the peak production years of the 1970s.
- From a peak of 17,877 planes shipped in 1978 to a low of 928 units in 1994, there was a 95% decline in general aviation aircraft production.
- Due to the decline, factories closed, resulting in an estimated loss of 100,000 jobs.
- Cessna stopped manufacturing single-engine airplanes.
- Piper declared bankruptcy in 1991.
- The number of flight students decreased.
- The United States lost market share to manufacturers in other countries.
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