as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Local authorities say the federal aviation authorities have been notified, with both the FAA and NTSB expected to conduct comprehensive investigations.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The royal family of Qatar, owner of one of the largest private jet fleets in the world, has failed to sell the plane, and giving it away could save Qatar’s rulers a big chunk of change on maintenance and storage costs, aviation experts told Forbes.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Wheels Up, a private aviation company backed by stars like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Kevin Durant, recently teamed up with Delta Air Lines to offer Delta One passengers a luxe travel option this summer, as first reported by The New York Post.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The royal family of Qatar, owner of one of the largest private jet fleets in the world, has failed to sell the plane, and giving it away could save Qatar’s rulers a big chunk of change on maintenance and storage costs, aviation experts told Forbes.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Wheels Up, a private aviation company backed by stars like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Kevin Durant, recently teamed up with Delta Air Lines to offer Delta One passengers a luxe travel option this summer, as first reported by The New York Post.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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