as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
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Alaska last flew the LAX-La Paz route from 1997 through 2013, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium Diio shows.
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Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
The industry has invested significantly in developing sustainable aviation fuels and advancements with electric, hydrogen, and hybrid propulsion systems.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
This application not only personalizes the travel experience but also streamlines operations, setting a new standard for customer service in aviation.
—Jennifer Stojkovic, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Ricardo plans on attending Embry Riddle in the fall of 2025 to study aviation.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
The industry has invested significantly in developing sustainable aviation fuels and advancements with electric, hydrogen, and hybrid propulsion systems.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
This application not only personalizes the travel experience but also streamlines operations, setting a new standard for customer service in aviation.
—Jennifer Stojkovic, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Ricardo plans on attending Embry Riddle in the fall of 2025 to study aviation.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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