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aviation

[ey-vee-ey-shuhn, av-ee-] / ˌeɪ viˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæv i- /
NOUN
flying an aircraft; study of flying aircraft
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Seven federal agencies — including the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration — committed significant resources and manpower.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration in 2010 warned private aircraft owners it would begin mandating the use of a satellite-based system called Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority is due to make a decision on lowering the flight approach into the airport by this autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She was a flight commander in the all-male 135th Bomber Aviation Regiment.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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