as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Federal investigators from the NTSB and FAA are probing the cause as aviation experts highlight longstanding concerns over lax maintenance standards and safety culture in the skydiving industry.
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Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
That includes aviation specialists, engineers, technicians, nuclear personnel and information warfare experts, who carry knowledge that grows more valuable as operational systems become increasingly sophisticated.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The future of aviation is not about removing pilots from the cockpit.
—Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Changi Airport has been a hit with travelers for years, named No. 1 airport in the world for two years in a row by independent aviation firm Skytrax.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
That includes aviation specialists, engineers, technicians, nuclear personnel and information warfare experts, who carry knowledge that grows more valuable as operational systems become increasingly sophisticated.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The future of aviation is not about removing pilots from the cockpit.
—Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Changi Airport has been a hit with travelers for years, named No. 1 airport in the world for two years in a row by independent aviation firm Skytrax.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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