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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of avionics
First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics
Example Sentences
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It will include the major avionics, flight software, and control systems needed to make the demonstration relevant to future crewed lunar operations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
To get to market, SyberJet plans to create an entirely new avionics system—likening the effort to Tesla’s approach to designing its infotainment and vehicle-control system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 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
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
With its advanced avionics and defences, the aircraft is classed as a military aircraft, designed to withstand an air attack.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
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