general aviation

noun

The section of the aviation industry that excludes both military and commercial passenger transport; for example, sightseeing, pleasure flights, etc.

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Meanings

noungeneral aviation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableaeronauticsThe section of the aviation industry that excludes both military and commercial passenger transport; for example, sightseeing, pleasure flights, etc.

    Synonyms: GA

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe section of the aviation industry that excludes both military and commercial passenger transport; for example, sightseeing, pleasure flights, etc.

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