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

The change could mislead consumer, marketing and aviation experts said. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The men were students at an aviation school in Culiacán, and many here suspected that they had been abducted to work on cartel aircraft. — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

This structure allows Boeing to maintain exposure to autonomous aviation, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and unmanned systems without continuing to operate every business developing them. — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

In addition, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, K-9 units, drones and other aviation units began to assist. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026