aviation
Aircraft flying and field
Everything connected with aircraft and flying, including airlines, pilots, airports, and aircraft technology.
[adjective] aviation; aviation [noun]
- She works in aviation, helping airlines improve safety procedures.
- The city hopes to attract more aviation companies to its airport.
- Modern aviation has made long-distance travel faster, but it also produces emissions.
- My brother wants a career in aviation.
- Aviation safety is very important.
- Base: aviation
- Plural: aviation
aviation fuel
1Fuel for aircraft
Fuel made for aircraft engines.
- Rising aviation fuel prices increased the airline's operating costs.
- Researchers are developing sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions.
- The remote airport keeps emergency supplies of aviation fuel.
aviation industry
1Aircraft-related business sector
The businesses connected with aircraft and flying.
- The aviation industry is investing in cleaner aircraft technology.
- Thousands of jobs in the aviation industry were affected when flights were canceled worldwide.
- She moved from hospitality into the aviation industry.
aviation safety
1Preventing aircraft accidents
The work of making flying as safe as possible.
- The report recommended several improvements to aviation safety.
- Pilot training is an important part of aviation safety.
- The airline has a strong aviation safety record.
aviation security
1Protecting air travel
The work of protecting planes, airports, and passengers from deliberate danger.
- The airport introduced stricter aviation security checks.
- Aviation security procedures changed after several attempted attacks.
- Passengers may experience delays because of aviation security screening.
civil aviation
1Non-military aviation
Flying and aircraft activity that is not part of the military.
- The country introduced new civil aviation rules after the accident.
- Civil aviation includes both major airlines and private aircraft.
- The civil aviation authority is responsible for licensing airlines.
commercial aviation
1For-profit air transport
Air travel run as a business, such as airlines carrying passengers or cargo.
- Commercial aviation recovered quickly as international travel reopened.
- Fuel costs are a major challenge for commercial aviation.
- The airport was built mainly to support commercial aviation.
general aviation
1Non-airline civil flying
Non-military flying that is not regular airline service, such as private planes or flight training.
- The small airport mainly serves general aviation and flight schools.
- General aviation pilots often fly single-engine aircraft.
- Weather information is especially important for general aviation safety.
military aviation
1Armed-forces aircraft use
The use of aircraft by the army, navy, air force, or other armed forces.
- Drones have changed many areas of military aviation.
- The museum has a large collection of military aviation exhibits.
- Military aviation plays a key role in transport and reconnaissance.