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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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“Hotels, resorts, aviation, parks and tour operators are not operating under the same reporting structure,” Fonseca said, referring to the public health oversight cruise ships face through various government agencies like the CDC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

On Friday, its strikes forced authorities in south Russia to temporarily close 13 airports, with a key aviation control center damaged by drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

A report into a fatal airline crash by an independent US government investigative agency has renewed speculation that one of China's biggest aviation disasters was deliberate.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Truckers are struggling with sky-high diesel prices and higher aviation fuel prices have lifted airfares and even led to the closure of Spirit Airlines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

She accepted a job at the Northrop Corporation, one of many aviation companies tucked into the suburban sprawl of Los Angeles.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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