Aeronautics

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The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aërial navigation; ballooning.

Noun

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aeronautics - the theory and practice of navigation through air or space Synonyms: astronautics

air service, airline, astronautics, aviation, ballooning, blind flying, cloud-seeding, commercial aviation, contact flying, cruising, flight, flying, general aviation, gliding, pilotage, sailing, sailplaning, soaring, winging