general aviation
noun
: the operation of civilian aircraft not under the control of a common carrier
also
: such aircraft collectively
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And nearly 5,500 people have died in general aviation, typically small planes often operated by amateur pilots.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 20 June 2024
The five general aviation airports under the Connecticut Airport Authority are Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 20 June 2024
The five general aviation airports under the Connecticut Airport Authority are Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2024
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.
—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
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“General aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20aviation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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