aviation

noun

Definition of aviationnext
as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc. an expert in aviation commercial aviation

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Recent Examples of aviation King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been targeted multiple times in the last week with strikes that have killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300 others, greatly affecting aviation across the kingdom. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Crash landing Born in 1897, Earhart became passionate about flying and determined to prove that women could achieve great things in aviation. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026 The Daily Dividend Attacks on Saudi Arabia's second-busiest airport have put a spotlight on how commercial aviation has become a greater target in global conflicts. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree also claimed strikes on Dammam’s airport and two Aramco facilities, and Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority confirmed the airport strike late Sunday. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aviation

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“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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