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aviator

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


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The Air Line Pilots Association, a major aviator union, has backed the Senate version, which President Jason Ambrosi said would more quickly get needed safety technology integrated into cockpits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Watch how this small chopper flown inside a C-130 transport plane was used to rescue the U.S. aviator trapped in Iran after his F-15 was shot down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The first pilot was found Friday, but it took more than 36 hours to locate the second aviator who was hiding in a mountain crevice.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The big story was about America’s new hero, an aviator named Charles Lindbergh who had just made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz




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