aviation

[ey-vee-ey-shuhn, av-ee-]

noun

1. the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.

2. military aircraft.

aviation

/ ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. 1. the art or science of flying aircraft

   2. the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft

2. military aircraft collectively

Other Word Forms

• aviatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aviation¹

From French, dating back to 1865–70; avi-, -ation

Word History and Origins

Origin of aviation¹

C19: from French, from Latin avis bird

Example Sentences

He added: "Our services' aim is to seize the largest possible quantities of contraband and to detain organisers and perpetrators so that this activity is unprofitable and does not pose a risk to civil aviation."

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It's the latest in a series of incidents involving drones that have disrupted aviation in Europe in recent weeks.

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While numerous connectivity, integration and policy related hurdles still need to be ironed out, the airport's opening will turn a significant new chapter in India's aviation ambitions.

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However Finlay Asher, an aerospace engineer and member of Safe Landing, a community of aviation workers calling for a more sustainable future in aviation, explained that these types of technology are some time away.

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Cyber-attacks in the aviation sector have increased by 600% over the past year, according to a report by French aerospace company Thales.

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