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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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In May, India's civil aviation minister muddied the waters when he told reporters the investigation into the crash was into its "last stage", and that the final report would "mostly... come after a month".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The CMA said it would determine whether Ryanair's seat reservation fees mean parents are being charged to meet "child safety and disability-related obligations as set out under aviation rules".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Enter Congress’s latest effort to update aviation safety in the wake of the 2025 midair collision over Washington’s Reagan National Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

However, he personally believes that in this case, there is no other credible explanation – a view that is common among aviation professionals.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With the growing American interest in flying and space, Look was one of several magazines that had an aviation editor.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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