as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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The move comes as the carrier embarks on one of the aviation industry’s biggest recruitment drives, adding 17,300 jobs this year across cabin crew, pilots, and ground services.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Weather conditions on January 19 prevented aviation teams from accessing the area where the climbers were spotted.
—Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
The aviation department is maintaining close communication with its hub carrier, American Airlines, which accounts for approximately 90% of the airport’s daily flights.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The financial news outlet reported that Castlelake of Minneapolis, an alternative investment firm that last year formed an aviation lending arm, is the suitor.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Weather conditions on January 19 prevented aviation teams from accessing the area where the climbers were spotted.
—Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
The aviation department is maintaining close communication with its hub carrier, American Airlines, which accounts for approximately 90% of the airport’s daily flights.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The financial news outlet reported that Castlelake of Minneapolis, an alternative investment firm that last year formed an aviation lending arm, is the suitor.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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