FAA Annual Survey Starts This Week

The Federal Aviation Administration’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.

About one-third of all aircraft owners each year receive a postcard or email from the FAA and TetraTech, the survey administrators, inviting them to participate in the survey. 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.

If you receive an invitation to participate and have any questions, contact Tetra Tech toll-free at 1-800-826-1797 or email infoaviationsurvey@tetratech.com.