as in aviation
a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft
the history of aeronautics
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aviation
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The royal family of Qatar, owner of one of the largest private jet fleets in the world, has failed to sell the plane, and giving it away could save Qatar’s rulers a big chunk of change on maintenance and storage costs, aviation experts told Forbes.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025 -
Wheels Up, a private aviation company backed by stars like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Kevin Durant, recently teamed up with Delta Air Lines to offer Delta One passengers a luxe travel option this summer, as first reported by The New York Post.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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