aviation

Definition of aviationnext
as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc. an expert in aviation commercial aviation

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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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