General Aviation Security

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General Aviation

GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT

General aviation aircraft are fixed-wing or rotary aircraft that are used for the private transport of individuals, company staff, or guests and cargo. These aircraft may be a general aviation aircraft such as a Cessna owned by an individual (Figure 1.1). They could also be general aviation aircraft rented as needed from a local general aviation airport for the pleasure of flying and to travel on weekends and holidays. General aviation aircraft also include aircraft utilized by corporations to transport staff, executives, and customers of the organization.

Aircraft are used by organizations such as power and water companies to conduct aviation security patrols. This allows the organization to cover ...