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aeronautics

[air-uh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] / ˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks /
NOUN
science of flight
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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

Bertrand Vilmer, an aeronautics expert and consultant at Paris-based Icare Aeronautique, said Athens' largely analog-based systems "are robust, but ones for which there's no longer really any possible maintenance because they're old."

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

The company’s aeronautics segment recorded sales of $7.26 billion, up 12% from last year, while its missiles and fire-control unit saw sales up 14%, to $3.62 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

The airship was three days from completing a sensational feat of aeronautics, circumnavigation of the globe.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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