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

Empty legs are flights where the aircraft operator is traveling to pick up the next customer, said Meaghan Wells, the chief growth officer for private aviation company WheelsUp. — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Founded in Summit County, Colorado, in the early 1990s, the nonprofit brings together avalanche dog teams, ski patrols, search-and-rescue organizations, law enforcement and aviation partners. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1826, Gallet built a reputation on rugged tool watches used in fields such as aviation, racing, and sailing. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

By 2030, the European Union will require a minimum sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend of 6 percent, which will rise to 70 percent by 2050. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026