General aviation is a broad term that encompasses all types of aviation activities that are not part of commercial and military aviation. General aviation includes private and recreational flying, flight training, aerial photography, agricultural spraying, and air ambulance services. Some popular synonyms for general aviation include civil aviation, non-commercial aviation, private aviation, and non-military aviation. These terms are commonly used interchangeably with general aviation. The global general aviation industry has been growing steadily in recent years, with more people taking an interest in flying and acquiring their private pilot's license, which has led to an increase in demand for general aviation services and facilities.