avionics
plural noun
avi·on·ics
ˌā-vē-ˈä-niks 
ˌa-
: electronics designed for use in aerospace vehicles
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An array would consist of thousands of independent tiles as small as 100 square centimeters, each with its own solar cells, transmitter, and avionics.
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IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2023
No singular company builds an entire aircraft—there are many organizations playing a role in everything from designing airframes and engines to landing gear and avionics.
—Rajnish Nath, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
These include the engines, the landing gear and some of the avionics -- the electronic components of the aircraft that handle tasks like communications or navigation.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
Students can pursue associate degrees and certificates in airframe, powerplant and avionics.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2023
No singular company builds an entire aircraft—there are many organizations playing a role in everything from designing airframes and engines to landing gear and avionics.
—Rajnish Nath, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
These include the engines, the landing gear and some of the avionics -- the electronic components of the aircraft that handle tasks like communications or navigation.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
Students can pursue associate degrees and certificates in airframe, powerplant and avionics.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2022
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“Avionics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avionics. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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