as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Speaking of aviation, another spot worth checking out is the Proud Bird in El Segundo, about a 45- to 50-minute drive for both of you.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Flight delays and cancellations As of Monday morning, more than 5,000 flights have been canceled, with hundreds more delayed, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Passenger trips declined at both San Jose and Oakland airports during 2025, while San Francisco airport saw an increase in passenger traffic, reports from the aviation hubs show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Then again, a good broker can be hard to find, especially for newcomers to private aviation.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Flight delays and cancellations As of Monday morning, more than 5,000 flights have been canceled, with hundreds more delayed, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Passenger trips declined at both San Jose and Oakland airports during 2025, while San Francisco airport saw an increase in passenger traffic, reports from the aviation hubs show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Then again, a good broker can be hard to find, especially for newcomers to private aviation.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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