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aviator

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


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A team of researchers are on their way to a remote island to inspect what they think could be the wreckage of famed aviator Amelia Earhart's plane.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Becoming an aviator was never Machchhar’s childhood dream, he told the Indian podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

In addition to her highly public activism, Steinem’s signature style, defined by her large aviator glasses and long hair, made her a sought-after TV guest star and documentary interview.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 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

She bowed to the aviator and disappeared into smoke.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

The US National Agricultural Aviation Association, which represents crop dusting pilots, says small uncrewed aircraft can be hard for its aviators to see.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

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

His missions included rescuing several Naval aviators and one unsuccessful attempt to rescue a Navy deckhand who fell overboard in the middle of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

Their families all paid tribute, while the military described them as "deeply capable and professional aviators" and "cherished members" of the Commando Helicopter Force.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

The Germans found and searched their bodies, then left the dead aviators for local villagers to bury.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein


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