aeronautical
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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
Two years later, my father, Daniel, an aeronautical engineer, took a job with Lockheed Martin, a defense and aerospace manufacturer.
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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