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 business model is simple: passengers can book a call with a U.S.-based commercial pilot, active or retired, to discuss a recent flight, safety concerns or even aviation news.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
According to reports in the Ukrainian press, the A.I. had been trained to recognize targets using images of old Soviet warplanes on display in an aviation museum east of Kyiv.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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