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aeronautical

American  
[air-uh-naw-ti-kuhl, -not-i-kuhl] / ˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪ kəl, -ˈnɒt ɪ kəl /
Also aeronautic

adjective

  1. of aeronautics or aeronauts.


aeronautical British  
/ ˌɛərəˈnɔːtɪkəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to aeronauts or aeronautics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of aeronautical

aeronaut + -ical


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In SpaceX’s early days, some industry and government officials ridiculed the idea that a startup with no ties to major aeronautical firms could compete against established contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Alternatives to an equity raising include the deferral or cancellation of planned aeronautical capex, says Jarden, noting Air New Zealand’s plans here totaled NZ$3.4 billion at 1H.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

According to the aeronautical data provider Cirium, at least 1,560 inbound flights to the Middle East out of 3,779 were cancelled on Monday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026

The aeronautical scene is a familiar sight in the coastal city this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025

Aeronautics’ evolution from a wobbly infancy to a strapping adolescence gave rise to the professions of aeronautical engineer and test pilot.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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