as in aviation
a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft
the history of aeronautics
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In a letter, federal aviation authorities warned the county that the land purchased with federal funds carried an obligation that included operating the property as an airport unless the FAA formally released it.—
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on fast food frenzy and aviation advantages.—
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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