as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Delta emerged from Chapter 11 in 2007, and the following year, Amex delivered a $1 billion boost, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most lucrative partnerships in the aviation industry.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The option remains popular and has become more important to the aviation sector as wealthier households prop up spending in travel and other sectors.
—Hayley Cuccinello,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Average global airfare costs rose to $465 the week beginning March 9, up 24% compared with the same time last year, according to OAG, a platform that provides aviation data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company plans to use Moffett Field for research and development in space exploration, aviation, robotics, and other technologies.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The option remains popular and has become more important to the aviation sector as wealthier households prop up spending in travel and other sectors.
—Hayley Cuccinello,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Average global airfare costs rose to $465 the week beginning March 9, up 24% compared with the same time last year, according to OAG, a platform that provides aviation data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The company plans to use Moffett Field for research and development in space exploration, aviation, robotics, and other technologies.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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