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Synonyms of aviation
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
- an expert in aviation
- commercial aviation
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2020.
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The first known use of aviation was in 1865
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