as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The dominance of aviation fuel costs in raising prices was seen in late April before the Spirit liquidation.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Faster flight testing The compressed schedule stands out in a major military aviation program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The dominance of aviation fuel costs in raising prices was seen in late April before the Spirit liquidation.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Faster flight testing The compressed schedule stands out in a major military aviation program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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