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

That puts it in the same league as entire sectors such as aviation. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

This month, American will operate more than 12,600 flights to Latin America and the Caribbean, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. — Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

In July, Builders Vision joined a $43 million Series A for Lydian, which produces synthetic aviation fuel, alongside Grok Ventures, the private investment firm of Atlassian's billionaire CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Although sustainable aviation fuel is very small segment of the market, European mandates may drive airlines to seek out reliable sources in the near future. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026