general aviation

noun

: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier

also : such aircraft collectively

Examples of general aviation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The facility serves general aviation aircraft including private, corporate, charter, air ambulance, law enforcement, fire rescue, flight training and light cargo. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Many of the services commercial airlines and air travelers have at places like O’Hare International Airport are provided by an FBO at general aviation facilities like Waukegan. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

The smaller Reno-Stead Airport was closed to general aviation traffic due to the Hawk Fire, but remained open to firefighting aircraft. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Officials said the first two general aviation aircraft were safely escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for general aviation

• acclimatisation
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