Aerospace vs. Aviation

Aerospacenoun

The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.

Aerospacenoun

The industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Aerospaceadjective

Of, or relating to the Earth's atmosphere and nearby space.

Aerospaceadjective

Of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft.

Aerospacenoun

the atmosphere and outer space considered together or as a whole.

Aerospacenoun

the sector of industry that designs and builds aircraft, rockets, missiles, and devices or vehicles intended to operate in outer space.

Aerospaceadjective

of or pertaining to aerospace in either sense.

Aerospacenoun

the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole

Aerospace

Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications.

Aviationnoun

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

Aviationnoun

Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.

Aviationnoun

Industry that produces aircraft.

Aviationnoun

aircraft

Aviationnoun

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Aviationnoun

The art or science of flying.

Aviationnoun

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

Aviationnoun

the operation of aircraft to provide transportation

Aviationnoun

the art of operating aircraft

Aviationnoun

travel via aircraft;

Aviation

Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.