as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Police confirmed that Tree was on the list of passengers given to aviation authorities.
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Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Avianca is seeing strong growth this year with a 61% increase in departing seating capacity to cities once served by Spirit, the aviation department said.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
According to Holte, the experience was a compelling preview of aviation’s next chapter.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Although final determinations of what caused the June 14 crash in Butler and last year’s Johnson County crash are pending, authorities and some aviation experts have raised engine failure as a strong possibility.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Avianca is seeing strong growth this year with a 61% increase in departing seating capacity to cities once served by Spirit, the aviation department said.
—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
According to Holte, the experience was a compelling preview of aviation’s next chapter.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Although final determinations of what caused the June 14 crash in Butler and last year’s Johnson County crash are pending, authorities and some aviation experts have raised engine failure as a strong possibility.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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