as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked approval for 13 flight routes operated by Mexican airlines between the two countries for violating their bilateral aviation agreement signed in 2015.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
At the time, NACA’s Langley Laboratory in Virginia had reached its capacity, and the West Coast’s rapidly expanding aviation industry demanded a counterpart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The new facility will stand as the only museum primarily dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps aviation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked approval for 13 flight routes operated by Mexican airlines between the two countries for violating their bilateral aviation agreement signed in 2015.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
At the time, NACA’s Langley Laboratory in Virginia had reached its capacity, and the West Coast’s rapidly expanding aviation industry demanded a counterpart.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The new facility will stand as the only museum primarily dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps aviation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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