as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Recent Examples of aviation
Chinese regulations require all flights, including non-airline general aviation, to be approved in advance.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nevertheless, if the method gets widely adopted, the patch method will fundamentally alter how naval aviation views sustainment.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
In August 2024, TPNPB gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot, Glen Malcolm Conning, who worked for Indonesian aviation company PT Intan Angkasa Air Service.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The event fostered trust, communication, and cooperation by exchanging ideas on aviation challenges and procedures.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nevertheless, if the method gets widely adopted, the patch method will fundamentally alter how naval aviation views sustainment.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
In August 2024, TPNPB gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot, Glen Malcolm Conning, who worked for Indonesian aviation company PT Intan Angkasa Air Service.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for aviation
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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