general-aviation

So the administration proposed a $100 tax on each flight departure, including corporate jets and general-aviation aircraft that require federal air-traffic-control services, in a bid to more evenly spread out the burden of those costs.

Airlines Balk at Tax Proposal Susan Carey 2011

U.S. regulators Monday announced an initiative, primarily aimed at targeting private pilots, to reduce general-aviation accidents 10% by 2018.

Safety Campaign Targets Private Pilots Andy Pasztor 2011

A unit of China Aviation Industry Corp. plans to acquire Cirrus's line of four-seat propeller aircraft with an eye toward expanding in China's general-aviation market, which are small planes owned by individuals and small businesses.

China to Buy U.S. Plane Maker Norihiko Shirouzu 2011

More than 450 people died in U.S. general-aviation accidents last year, amounting to one fatal accident for every 100,000 flight hours.

The New Frontier in Air Safety Andy Pasztor 2011

Your front-page article detailing the movements of private "general-aviation" airplanes " For the Highest Fliers, New Scrutiny ," May 21 should send a chill down the spine of any American concerned about privacy and security.

Disclosure of Private Aircraft Flights Creates Hazards 2011

Despite the economic turmoil, "we're still confident that we will return to modest growth" starting in 2012, said Rob Wilson , president of Honeywell's business and general-aviation unit, speaking at a media briefing here before the start of the largest global business-jet show, which kicks off Sunday.

Honeywell Forecasts Weak Business-Jet Orders Through 2012 David Kesmodel 2011

The deal eventually could give AVIC a way into the U.S. general-aviation market, the world's largest.

China to Buy U.S. Plane Maker Norihiko Shirouzu 2011

The new rule will telegraph all your movements if your business, like thousands of others, sometimes relies on general-aviation aircraft.

Disclosure of Private Aircraft Flights Creates Hazards 2011

The accident rate for general-aviation aircraft in Alaska is more than twice the national average, according to a private pilots group.

The 'Chuck Yeager' of Bush Pilots 2010

Some experts suspect large numbers of general-aviation aircraft around Los Angeles and San Diego, combined with FAA redesign of some approach and departure routes, may be to blame.

Pilots, Air-Traffic Controllers 2010