aviation
aircraft flight
[U] Uncountable
This term encompasses the entire industrial and technical ecosystem of flight, ranging from the engineering of airframes to the logistics of air traffic control. It carries a professional and technical connotation, typically appearing in corporate, governmental, or academic discourse rather than casual conversation about flying a plane.
Used to describe the industry or science of flight in general, such as in the phrase aviation safety.
Meanings
Nounaircraft flight
The design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft.
"The city is a major hub for international aviation."
Examples
The city is a major hub for international aviation.