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aeronautics

[air-uh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] / ˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks /
NOUN
science of flight
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But as warm and fuzzy as his ruminations on aeronautics are, Travolta’s nostalgic eye is best served by his intimate character writing.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Born Clarence Johnson in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 1910, Johnson studied aeronautics at the University of Michigan and spent time in wind tunnels learning about locomotive and automobile design.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The university said it built on its "65-year heritage of education and research in space science, aeronautics and astronautics".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

At the same time, work accelerated across a wide range of priorities, including lunar exploration, Earth science, planetary defense, next-generation aeronautics, and technologies intended to support future missions to Mars.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

It is perfectly sensible to say that Cayley laid the foundations of modern aeronautics.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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