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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Since June, Lee’s government has moved to discourage activist groups in the South from carrying out their leaflet campaigns including indicating a possible ban on any attempts via laws on aviation and public safety.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
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Rush, a former test flight engineer for fighter jets, founded the company in 2009 after years of experience in aerospace and aviation.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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