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general aviation

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noun

  1. aviation including business flying, sports flying, and crop dusting.


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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

In a post shared by the City of El Paso on Facebook, El Paso International Airport confirmed all flights were grounded, "including commercial, cargo and general aviation".

From BBC

El Paso International Airport said the restrictions would apply to “commercial, cargo and general aviation” and told travelers to contact their airlines for travel information.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

A spokesperson from the airport said: "We can confirm there has been a serious incident at London Southend Airport this afternoon involving a general aviation aircraft."

From BBC