as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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After a two-hour search, beachside rescue operations ended, but marine and aviation units continue to look for the missing swimmer.
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The country’s aviation regulator would need to sign off on the new route.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The Intrepid is a floating museum: a WWII aircraft carrier with a storied naval career home to some of the most famous air and spacecraft in the world, plus exciting experiences and exhibits that will thrill your young history and aviation buffs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Cement production is estimated to account for roughly 8% of global CO₂ emissions, more than the entire aviation industry.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
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Laura Fay, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The country’s aviation regulator would need to sign off on the new route.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The Intrepid is a floating museum: a WWII aircraft carrier with a storied naval career home to some of the most famous air and spacecraft in the world, plus exciting experiences and exhibits that will thrill your young history and aviation buffs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Cement production is estimated to account for roughly 8% of global CO₂ emissions, more than the entire aviation industry.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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