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aviation

[ey-vee-ey-shuhn, av-ee-] / ˌeɪ viˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæv i- /
NOUN
flying an aircraft; study of flying aircraft
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Under international aviation rules, final reports are generally expected within a year.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“We will be deploying drone mitigation and interception teams with capabilities to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity that threatens aviation safety or the public around venues at major events,” Grandy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"We need home-grown energy, including fuels and aviation fuels," a commission spokesperson said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Although the worst-case scenario was avoided, and people were allowed to return home, there could be longer-term repercussions for the company and the aviation industry, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Suddenly there was a demand for faster planes; however, the war made clear the reality that the nation had fallen behind Europe in aviation.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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