: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also: such aircraft collectively
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSouthern Airways previously operated flights out of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, a general aviation airport in Chamblee. Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 The Chronicle reviewed audio of the final moments before the crash on LiveATC.net and spoke to a general aviation source who reviewed the audio and flight data. Jordan Parker, Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Aug. 2022 Two general aviation aircraft collided at North Las Vegas Airport, killing all four people aboard both planes, aviation officials said. Gina Martinez, CBS News, 17 July 2022 Chamberlain Municipal Airport in South Dakota is receiving $855,000 to construct a new general aviation terminal. Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Other galleries focus on general aviation, the planets and the technology that resulted from space exploration. Peggy Mcglone, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Not all general aviation airports are publicly owned. Heather Landy, Quartz, 1 Aug. 2022 Units responded to a call at 7:12 p.m. in the area of Ocala Avenue and Karl Street near Reid-Hillview Airport, a general aviation facility owned by Santa Clara County, according to the San Jose Police Department.Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 New research is revealing just how much lead can seep into the lives of children whose homes or schools are near general aviation airports.Quartz, 16 June 2022 See More