Synonyms of aviation

aviation

noun

as in aeronautics

the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.

an expert in aviation

commercial aviation

Related Words

• aeronautics
• flight
• flying
• gliding
• soaring
• ballooning
• skydiving
• paragliding
• hang gliding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aviation

In aviation, profit per passenger is often measured in single-digit dollars, which means even a minor disruption can erode the profitability of a flight. — Christiaan Hen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The accelerated conversion has led some aviation and security experts to question whether every critical upgrade was completed before the aircraft entered presidential service. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

The median salary for an aviation technician was $79,140 in 2024, according to federal data. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 July 2026

Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026