as in aviation
a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft
the history of aeronautics
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These incidents also follow several high-profile crashes in 2025 that have sparked scrutiny over aviation safety in the U.S.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
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New Zealand depends on long-haul aviation for tourism and trade, and the airline imports 100 percent of its jet fuel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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