avionics

[ ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee- ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
2. (used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.

avionics

/ ˌeɪvɪˈɒnɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics
2. functioning as plural the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle

Derived Forms

• ˌaviˈonic, adjective

Other Words From

• avi·onic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of avionics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics

Word History and Origins

Origin of avionics¹

C20: from avi ( ation electr ) onics

Example Sentences

Kendal, an aircraft maintenance and avionics manager at an airport two counties away, worked through the pandemic.

From ProPublica

The avionics computers have 18 miles of cabling and more than 500 sensors.

From Washington Post

By relying on sensors other than traditional avionics and human vision, it is possible these machines can fly through difficult conditions, like smoke or sandstorms, and navigate safely, autonomously to the other side.

From Popular-Science

I make my living working from home as a software engineer for a large avionics corporation, but about four and a half years ago, my mom, sister, and I became business partners and opened Ginnys coffee shop.

From Eater

The introduction of AIMS in the 777 changed the architecture of the avionics on Boeing airliners.

From The Daily Beast

Terry Lee Loewen was just a laid-back, warmhearted avionics technician—or so his family thought.

From The Daily Beast