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aeronautics

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a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft the history of aeronautics

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In the 1940s, the development of jet propulsion revolutionized aviation with faster, more efficient aircraft.

— Adam Stone, USA Today, 3 July 2026
There are other firms developing deep tech for aviation too, including BluJ Aerospace.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

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