as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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The Delta spokesperson also said the airline filed reports with aviation authorities in Mexico as well as the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Many airlines have long relied on aging computer systems, and the aviation industry has been criticized for failing to modernize swiftly.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 July 2025
Tech companies are taking notice and have raised alarm on hackers showing particular interest in the aviation sector.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Numerous agencies had joined in the search, using drones, aviation units and K-9 units, with help from the FBI and the Montreal Police Department, McConnell said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Many airlines have long relied on aging computer systems, and the aviation industry has been criticized for failing to modernize swiftly.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 July 2025
Tech companies are taking notice and have raised alarm on hackers showing particular interest in the aviation sector.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Numerous agencies had joined in the search, using drones, aviation units and K-9 units, with help from the FBI and the Montreal Police Department, McConnell said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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