general aviation
noun
: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also
: such aircraft collectively
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The incident occurred at Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the Port of Portland, a public agency that manages the airport, general aviation and marine activities.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Established in 1996, Nav Canada is governed by a board representing airlines, general aviation, unions, and the government.
—David Mastio, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
The move affects general aviation and non-scheduled flights, including luxury business jets, while allowing exceptions for military and emergency operations.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The list includes passenger airports, airline hubs, airports with heavy cargo traffic also Teterboro, New York, which CBS says is frequented by private jets and other general aviation traffic.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Established in 1996, Nav Canada is governed by a board representing airlines, general aviation, unions, and the government.
—David Mastio, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
The move affects general aviation and non-scheduled flights, including luxury business jets, while allowing exceptions for military and emergency operations.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The list includes passenger airports, airline hubs, airports with heavy cargo traffic also Teterboro, New York, which CBS says is frequented by private jets and other general aviation traffic.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
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“General aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20aviation. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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