as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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The ransomware threat actors, thought to behind devastating attacks on retail and aviation targets, among others, show no signs of going away.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
An investigation is ongoing into the decisions and problems — both that day and more broadly — that contributed to the U.S.'s deadliest aviation crash since November 2001.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
Rick Dressler, the aviation site manager for a medevac company, said civilian helicopter pilots had long been worried about military exercises in the area.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Speaking at the air show, Bedford blamed former President Joe Biden's administration for a lack of engagement on aviation issues.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
An investigation is ongoing into the decisions and problems — both that day and more broadly — that contributed to the U.S.'s deadliest aviation crash since November 2001.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
Rick Dressler, the aviation site manager for a medevac company, said civilian helicopter pilots had long been worried about military exercises in the area.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Speaking at the air show, Bedford blamed former President Joe Biden's administration for a lack of engagement on aviation issues.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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