C1nounformaltransport
US/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
the design, building and flying of aircraft, and the industry that does this
In context
Long Thanh airport is a huge step for Vietnamese aviation.
Aviation is responsible for a growing share of global carbon emissions.
She left university to train as a pilot at an aviation academy.
Words that go with aviation
adjective + noun
- civil aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority sets the safety rules.
- commercial aviationCommercial aviation began in the 1920s.
noun + noun
- aviation industryThe aviation industry suffered badly during the pandemic.
- aviation safetyExperts say aviation safety has improved a lot.
- aviation fuelThe price of aviation fuel affects ticket prices.