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aviation
aviation operation of heavier-than-air aircraft and related activities. Aviation can be conveniently divided into military aviation, air transport, and general aviation. Military aviation includes all aviation activity by the armed services, such as combat, reconnaissance, and military air transpor... Read more
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control centers. It investigates air acc... Read more
avionics
avionics , electronic instruments used in air or space flight; also the design and production of such instruments. Early planes had few instruments, but as aviation and aircraft became more complex, so did instrumentation. Most of the new technology was electronic; hence, the expression "aviation ... Read more
Dax
Dax , town (1990 pop. 20,119), Landes dept., SW France, in Gascony, on the Adour River. It has long been famous for its hot mineral springs. An aviation school is in the town. ... Read more
Italo Balbo
Italo Balbo , 1896-1940, Italian Fascist leader and aviator. After serving in World War I, he joined the Fascist movement and in 1922 was one of the four top leaders of the March on Rome, which brought Mussolini to power. A general of the Fascist militia, he held several cabinet posts and was (1929-... Read more
James Harold Doolittle
James Harold Doolittle 1896-1993, American aviator, b. Alameda, Calif. After serving in World War I as a flier he returned to school and earned a Sc.D. from MIT. He then became noted for his speed flying (world record, 1932) and also engaged in commercial aviation as the head of Shell Oil's aviatio... Read more
Otto Lilienthal
Otto Lilienthal , 1848-96, German aeronautical engineer, a pioneer in his experiments with gliders . He made major developments in the glider based on his observations of birds and wrote a number of books on aviation. His brother, Gustav Lilienthal, 1849-1933, was associated with Otto in his flyi... Read more
Wiley Post
Wiley Post 1899-1935, American aviator, b. Grand Plain, Tex. He won fame in 1931 when he and Harold Gatty flew around the northern part of the earth in 8 days 15 hr 51 min. In 1933 he made a second flight alone. Post was killed with Will Rogers in an airplane crash near Point Barrow, Alaska. ... Read more
Manfred Richthofen, Baron von
Manfred Richthofen, Baron von , 1892-1918, German aviator in World War I. He was credited with the spectacular achievement of shooting down 80 aircraft; he was killed in action on Apr. 21, 1918. He was known as the "Red Baron." Bibliography: See biography by W. E. Burrows (1969). ... Read more
Vantaa
Vantaa , Swed. Vanda, city (1998 pop. 173,860), Southern Finland prov., S Finland. Located 6 mi (9.7 km) N of Helsinki, it is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area. High-technology and information sciences are important to Vantaa's economy. A science center, aviation museum, and aquarium are here... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "aviation"

aviation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition aviation operation of heavier-than-air aircraft and related activities. Aviation can be conveniently divided into military aviation, air transport, and general aviation. Military aviation includes all aviation activity by the armed services...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Encyclopedia entry from: Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) BACKGROUND...Convention to govern aspects of civil aviation. The Convention, ratified by 38...Convention on International Civil Aviation establishing the permanent International...
FAA (United States Federal Aviation Administration)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security FAA (United States Federal Aviation Administration) █ STEPHANIE WATSON The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government...air travel in America, developing new aviation technologies, and overseeing air traffic...
Aviation Industry
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences Aviation Industry The aviation industry is defined as the design, manufacture, use, or operation...wooden pigeon that moved through the air, which is the earliest aviation experiment. The Americans Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright are...
Civil Aviation Security, United States
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security Civil Aviation Security, United States █ JUDSON KNIGHT Civil aviation security in the United States is directed by the...terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA). Prior...
Army Combat Branches: Aviation
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History Army Combat Branches: Aviation. The army aviation combat branch consists of those aircraft so essential to...of a ground commander. In the United States, modern army aviation dates from the efforts of the field artillery to obtain adequate...
Federal Aviation Administration
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Half a century after Wilbur and Orville...aircraft — Congress established the Federal Aviation Agency, later renamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the Federal Aviation Act...
Aviation
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History AVIATION Defined as the science and practice of powered, heavier-than-air flight, aviation made its first great strides in the early...1945) achieved worldwide attention among aviation experts for developing a single-seat, motor...
Aviation Intelligence, History
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security Aviation Intelligence, History █ JUDSON...aspect of modern espionage, the history of aviation intelligence has involved the use of aircraft...objects of study. These two aspects of aviation intelligence are known as aerial reconnaissance...
Aviation Medicine
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. Aviation Medicine Definition Also known as aerospace...flight medicine, or space medicine, aviation medicine is a medical specialty that focuses...changes In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all pilots...

Dictionary entries related to "aviation"

Federal Aviation Administration
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA). The FAA was established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, though its origins began with the Air Commerce Act of 1926. Air Traffic Control (ATC) is the FAA's most...
Army Aviation Center and School
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Army Aviation Center and School for U.S. Army personnel in both fixed and rotary wing aviation at both the primary and advanced level, which oversees the development of U.S. Army aviation doctrine at Fort Rucker , Alabama. Some...
aviation
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military aviation n.the flying or operating of aircraft: the aviation industry | aviation engineering.
Army Aviation Logistics School
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Army Aviation Logistics School a school at Fort Eustis , Virginia, that provides training in Army aviation maintenance and supply operations and oversees the development of Army aviation maintenance and supply doctrine.
Aviation
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary 51. Aviation Kitty Hawk site of first manned, powered flight (1903). [Am. Hist...Magill III, 687] Red Baron nickname given to Baron Richthofen. [Aviation: EB , VIII: 574] Smilin ’ Jack comic strip pilot who solves...
Marine Corps Aviation
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Marine Corps Aviation initiated in May 1912 when Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham reported to the Naval Aviation Camp, Annapolis, Maryland. Marine aviators have been responsible for many “firsts” in military flight, including...
aviation ship
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military aviation ship a nuclear or non-nuclear aircraft carrier. See also air-capable ship .
aviation broker
Book article from: A Dictionary of Business and Management aviation broker A broker who arranges chartering of aircraft, air-freight bookings, insurance of air cargo and aircraft, etc.
aviation insurance
Book article from: A Dictionary of Business and Management aviation insurance The insurance of aircraft, including accident or damage to aircraft, insurance of air cargo, loss of life or injury while flying, and loss or damage to baggage.
Army aviation
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Army aviation see U. S. Air Force .

Thesaurus entries related to "aviation"

aviation
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus aviation • noun  the history of aviation synonyms : flight, air travel, piloting.
sailor
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...sailer with eight sails to be tested in an 850-km. (528-mi.) circular orbit, also using a Volna rocket.” ( Aviation Week & Space Technology ; July 16, 2001.) It isn't unusual to see sailer misused for sailor —e.g...
pioneer
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...settler, colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, frontierswoman, explorer, trailblazer, bushwhacker.   2. an aviation pioneer synonyms : developer, innovator, trailblazer, groundbreaker, spearhead; founder, founding father, architect...
flight
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus flight • noun   1. the history of flight synonyms : aviation, flying, air transport, aerial navigation, aeronautics.   2. a flight to Rome synonyms : airplane/plane trip...
monument
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...monument was placed over the grave synonyms : gravestone, headstone, tombstone, grave marker, plaque.   3. a monument to a past era of aviation synonyms : testament, record, reminder, remembrance, memorial, commemoration.
civil
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 1. a civil marriage synonyms : secular, nonreligious, lay; formal laic. antonym: religious.   2. civil aviation synonyms : nonmilitary, civilian. antonym: military.   3. a civil war synonyms : internal, domestic, interior...

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Aviation Security Programs Compared 1997-2001.
Newspaper article from: Air Safety Week; 12/3/2001; 700+ words ; ...AIRCRAFT TASK FORCE: AIRPORT TASK FORCE: X AVIATION SECURITY ACT (S-1447): Restrict...AIRCRAFT TASK FORCE: AIRPORT TASK FORCE: AVIATION SECURITY ACT (S-1447): X1 Implement...AIRCRAFT TASK FORCE: AIRPORT TASK FORCE: AVIATION SECURITY ACT (S-1447): X Physically...
AVIATION STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIP
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 1/26/2006; 601 words ; ...Southern Illinois University Carbondale's aviation program received scholarships for the fall 2005...learned of the honors during the annual fall aviation banquet, sponsored by the Aviation Management Society, an SIUC registered student...
AVIATION-SECURITY:EDWARD M. BOLEN
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 2/5/2003; 700+ words ; ...Statement of Edward M. Bolen, President General Aviation Manufacturers Association Before the Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing on Aviation Security February 5, 2003 Mr. Chairman, Senator...
Aviation Week and Aviation Learning Form Strategic Partnership.
Business Wire; 9/19/2002; 700+ words ; ...YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2002 Aviation Week and Aviation Learning, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to help serve the ongoing educational needs of aviation managers and professionals. Under the agreement...
Aviation Week Group Launches First Credit Card with Aviation-Themed Experiential Rewards; Unique Air and Space Experiences Designed for Aviation Aficionados.
Business Wire; 9/20/2005; 700+ words ; NEW YORK -- Aviation Week Group today announced the launch of the new Aviation Week(TM) Leading Edge(SM) Visa(R) card...experience-based rewards for those with an interest in aviation. Aviation Week(TM) Leading Edge(SM) rewards...
Aviation art soars to new heights: the centennial of the Wright brothers' first flight and the predominance of the military in the news brings aviation-themed art into the spotlight.
Magazine article from: Art Business News; 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...American patriotism, have been keeping aviation artists busy. "Of course, world conflicts...bring out the most sales and coverage of aviation art and/or combat art," explained...who recently released a patriotic, aviation-themed print titled "America Remembers...
Aviation law.(board certification)
Magazine article from: Florida Bar Journal; 4/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; Aviation law was approved by the Supreme Court...benefit to the public because it identifies aviation specialists who have made a special commitment...their law practice. Because the field of aviation law includes many matters governed by...
Heritage Aviation Installs Nation's First On-Site Wind Turbine at General Aviation Facility.
PR Newswire; 12/28/2009; 700+ words ; BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first for the renewables and aviation industries, Heritage Aviation, the new General Aviation Facility at the Burlington International Airport, has installed a wind turbine on-site...
Aviation market moves toward greater transparency; London insurers agree to changes sought by European Union.(International)
Magazine article from: Business Insurance; 3/28/2005; ; 700+ words ; Byline: SARAH VEYSEY LONDON-Aviation insurers in London have agreed to ensure...authorities began investigating the London aviation market in December 2001, after a complaint...Paris-based Federation Nationale de l'Aviation Marchande, which represents the French...
TWC Aviation Earns Prestigious IS-BAO Certification.(Company overview)
News Wire article from: PRWeb; 4/14/2009; 700+ words ; ...2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in jet charter...the nonprofit International Business Aviation Council. "Only 16 Part 135 air charter...says Andrew Richmond, President of TWC Aviation. "Our certification acknowledges the...