as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Howard Hughes, the germ-averse aviation tycoon, is believed to have had it, too.
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Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Campers can focus on studying topics such as aquaculture, leadership, aviation, computer science, music and athletic performance.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The Russians have brought in armored vehicles and motorized units and doubled their use of artillery and tactical aviation in the Kramatorsk direction, according to Ukraine’s 11th Corps.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Having left a career in aviation to focus on wine full time, Pen remains well connected in that world, which is how the MMI/Emirates event came about.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Campers can focus on studying topics such as aquaculture, leadership, aviation, computer science, music and athletic performance.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The Russians have brought in armored vehicles and motorized units and doubled their use of artillery and tactical aviation in the Kramatorsk direction, according to Ukraine’s 11th Corps.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Having left a career in aviation to focus on wine full time, Pen remains well connected in that world, which is how the MMI/Emirates event came about.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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