as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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The Concorde, a supersonic aircraft, marked a significant milestone in aviation history but ultimately ended service in 2003.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The other main galleries are Aviation Society, dedicated to people contributing to the aviation industry locally and globally; and Innovation Nation, with a focus on technology.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
The National Weather Service says that the crash led to significant changes in aviation weather safety.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The company aims to hit 8 billion Singapore dollars ($6.2 billion) in revenue by the end of its 2029 fiscal year, thanks to a larger network, growth in Asia-Pacific passenger volumes, and Singapore’s role as an aviation hub.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The other main galleries are Aviation Society, dedicated to people contributing to the aviation industry locally and globally; and Innovation Nation, with a focus on technology.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
The National Weather Service says that the crash led to significant changes in aviation weather safety.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The company aims to hit 8 billion Singapore dollars ($6.2 billion) in revenue by the end of its 2029 fiscal year, thanks to a larger network, growth in Asia-Pacific passenger volumes, and Singapore’s role as an aviation hub.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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