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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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But the true foundation of American sea power isn’t measured in steel, nuclear reactors, high-tech aviation or surface platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Finland also imposed temporary aviation and maritime restrictions in the eastern Gulf of Finland on Friday, its defence forces said on X.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The higher total was due to taxes and fees, including a U.S. transportation tax, a U.S. passenger facility charge and a civil aviation security service fee.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Child aviation safety expert Lia Tuso told the BBC the Porter crew were protecting the safety of the passengers on the flight with their decision to stop the flight, as well as the child.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Greenberg’s rationale was that English was the language of the aviation world.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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