aviation

Definition of aviationnext
as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc. an expert in aviation commercial aviation

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Recent Examples of aviation Regional airlines have mostly recovered to pre-conflict capacity levels, but the EU’s aviation watchdog issued a fresh warning advising airlines to avoid airspace over much of the region. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 Since the series concluded in 2024, he’s taken a step back from the spotlight, instead pursuing his passion for aviation. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Sullenberger devoted much of his career to aviation, as a commercial airline pilot, an accident investigator and US ambassador to the United Nations’ civil aviation organization. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 In recent years, Sullenberger established himself as a prominent advocate for aviation safety. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aviation

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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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