general aviation
noun
: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also
: such aircraft collectively
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Located on Milwaukee’s northwest side, it is used for general aviation and handled over 23,000 flights last year, according to a news release announcing the funding.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
And nearly 5,500 people have died in general aviation, which are typically small planes often operated by amateur pilots.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
All commercial flights were canceled and airport officials paused general aviation operations.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
The crash scene was about 3 miles south of the general aviation airport.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024
The guessing game as to which fighter platform is represented in the photo is an entertaining one (my guess is an F-15E Strike Eagle) but the spokesman added that Iris has flown on general aviation and other platforms as well.
—Eric Tegler, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Miami-Dade’s aviation department runs Miami International Airport and four general aviation airports: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport, Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
The Metropolitan Airports Commission reported a traffic increase of 8.3 percent last year across its six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities area, but one of those locations saw a decrease.
—Maraya King, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Clark County handles Harry Reid International, one of the busiest passenger airports in the U.S., along with busy general aviation airports in suburban North Las Vegas and Henderson.
—Ken Ritter, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2024
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
And nearly 5,500 people have died in general aviation, which are typically small planes often operated by amateur pilots.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
All commercial flights were canceled and airport officials paused general aviation operations.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
The crash scene was about 3 miles south of the general aviation airport.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024
The guessing game as to which fighter platform is represented in the photo is an entertaining one (my guess is an F-15E Strike Eagle) but the spokesman added that Iris has flown on general aviation and other platforms as well.
—Eric Tegler, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Miami-Dade’s aviation department runs Miami International Airport and four general aviation airports: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport, Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
The Metropolitan Airports Commission reported a traffic increase of 8.3 percent last year across its six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities area, but one of those locations saw a decrease.
—Maraya King, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2024
Clark County handles Harry Reid International, one of the busiest passenger airports in the U.S., along with busy general aviation airports in suburban North Las Vegas and Henderson.
—Ken Ritter, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2024
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“General aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20aviation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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