as in aviation
a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft
the history of aeronautics
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Michael Dominick has spent over a decade working in aviation MRO, defense contracting, and industrial operations.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
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Davids recently embarked on a statewide tour with stops including an aviation research center in Wichita and a dairy farm in Colby.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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