as in aviation
a science that deals with airplanes and piloting aircraft
the history of aeronautics
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Food waste also accounts for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions each year, estimates the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—four times more than the entire aviation industry.—
Jen Rose Smith,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025 -
Forbes spoke to four aviation safety experts who offered advice for minimizing risk exposure and reducing the likelihood of flight disruptions this summer.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Aeronautics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeronautics. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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