aviationa·vi·a·tion /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃənˌeɪ-, ˌæ-/ noun [uncountableU]1MANUFACTURING the business of making aircraftjob losses in the aviation industry
2COMMERCETRANSPORTthe business of transporting people and goods in aircraftMore competition in aviation means more choice, better service and lower fares.
→ see also aeronautics → civil aviation