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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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Under international aviation rules, final reports are generally expected within a year.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“We will be deploying drone mitigation and interception teams with capabilities to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity that threatens aviation safety or the public around venues at major events,” Grandy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Each bill has its supporters in the aviation industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

While Malta's economy grew 4.0 percent last year, there are concerns the conflict could have an impact on tourism due to spiralling aviation fuel costs and drive up inflation.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

When I mentioned various aircraft he’d flown, the aircraft Dad had briefed me about, he grinned again and said, “Heck, I do believe we got an aviation expert on our hands.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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