avionics
Americannoun
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(used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
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(used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.
noun
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(functioning as singular) the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics
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(functioning as plural) the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle
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Etymology
Origin of avionics
First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics
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The demonstrations will additionally evaluate key avionics and power capabilities needed for future operations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Varda co-founder and Chief Executive Will Bruey is a former SpaceX avionics engineer, and the company’s spacecraft are launched on SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
Saudi jets could be equipped with downgraded avionics, reduced flight performance or range, limited weapons packages, hidden IFF transmitters and so forth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Smoke had been detected in the toilet and the avionics area, which contained the aircraft's electronics and computer below the cockpit.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
Virgin Galactic hired Boeing in 2022 to help design several aspects of its Mothership program, including avionics, design, flight physics, propulsion and stress engineering.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
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