aviation


Definition: Meaning of, aviation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / eɪvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n /

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  1. the science or practice of flying in aircraft
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  2. the industry that makes aircraft
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aviation used in phrases

  • Civil Aviation Authority, the
    1. a British organization that controls the operation of the air travel industry, especially by making safety rules and directing the traffic of planes in the UK. There is a similar organization in the US called FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION .
  • Federal Aviation Administration, the
    1. a US government organization which is responsible for making sure that aircraft and AIRPORT s are safe for people to use. There is a similar organization in the UK called the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY .
  • Federal Aviation Agency (noun)
    1. an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation
  • International Civil Aviation Organisation (noun)
    1. the United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (noun)
    1. the United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation
  • aviation medicine (noun)
    1. especially with space flight the study and treatment of disorders associated with flight
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