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
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
McSpadden was a senior vice president at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which advocates around general aviation.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
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