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general aviation

American  

noun

  1. aviation including business flying, sports flying, and crop dusting.


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Commercial airports, as well as some larger and busier general aviation airports, charge landing fees to users.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

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

The director-general of Border Force, Phil Douglas, said security checks were carried out on all arrivals of private jets, known as "general aviation" by officials.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2024

The Piper Cherokee family is one of the most widely produced planes in general aviation, with a reputation for reliability.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2023

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