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aviator

[ey-vee-ey-ter, av-ee-] / ˈeɪ viˌeɪ tər, ˈæv i- /


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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French aviator and writer, explored love, loneliness and friendship through a fabulous tale for children that appealed to many adults as well.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

A few months later, the celebrated aviator Charles Lindbergh made camp in Lebec to test a glider in the mountain drafts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Naval Academy graduate, former naval aviator, trans activist and author who is now a resident of Canada — about what she is feeling as the holiday approaches.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

In the music video for the title track the singer introduced a tougher rock-and-roll image as he played guitar while clad in aviator sunglasses, ripped blue jeans and the leather La Rocka jacket.

From BBC May 1, 2026

“Frederick, honestly. You’d lose your head if it weren’t wrapped inside your aviator hat. The keys are hanging on the peg by the front door.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

Kush Desai, a White House spokesman, told AFP "Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the president in harm's way."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

“Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the President in harm’s way,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

But usually its researchers are looking for a single person or a small crew, such as aviators who went down with their aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Made with a gold wire, the aviators are crafted in an intricate 279-step process over four months.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

When the Soviet Union entered World War II in 1941, Marina Raskova took command of a thousand female aviators and trained them to fly in three separate bomber and fighter regiments.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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