general aviation
Americannoun
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There are some 220,000 general aviation aircraft in the U.S. flown by small businesses and hobbyists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
His hobbies included cycling, hiking, helicopter skiing, general aviation with a specific interest in sailplanes and ultralights, waste reduction and clean energy and large dogs, according to his website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Precision Aviation provides aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services, as well as distribution, and supply chain solutions for commercial, business and general aviation, rotorcraft and defense end markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
"We will never compromise on border security and carry out robust security checks on those arriving into the UK, including both scheduled and notified general aviation flights," he added.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
They spent several hours trying to link health officials with a general aviation pilot who could complete the medical delivery to their community.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
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